Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 197
Date: Oct 23, 2022

#R1#
Knox slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#It looks like Roger Michael Stanley has been cut.
Stanley scores with a sloppy right hand. Knox should have avoided that one.
Stanley scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Knox throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Stanley counters with a nice leg kick.
Knox seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Stanley shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Knox is backing up but Stanley catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Knox covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Stanley Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roger Michael Stanley!
Roger Michael Stanley decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 188
Date: Sep 30, 2022

#R1#
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Parker.
Jab, jab by Parker - just one landing.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Parker slips the punch.
Parker missing with a left hand there. Knox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knox gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Knox definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Knox with the inside leg kick.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Parker ducks down to avoid it.
Parker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice cross by Parker.
Knox throws a leg kick
and Parker counters with a stiff right hand. #KD#
Knox lands a big head kick that sends Parker tumbling to the mat! Knox takes a step backwards and waves Parker back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Jacob Parker 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!
Parker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Parker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Knox moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Knox connects with an inside leg kick.
Parker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Knox throws a shot to the body.
Knox misses with a hook.
Parker feints a counter leg kick.
Parker thuds his right hand into Knox's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Parker with a hook.
Parker takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Parker checks a leg kick.#KD#
Knox lands a big head kick that sends Parker tumbling to the mat! Knox takes a step backwards and waves Parker back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Parker is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crack! Knox connects with the perfect overhand right and Parker falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Knox!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kappa Knox!
After winning the bout, Kappa Knox thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 179
Date: Sep 05, 2022

#R1#
Knox throws a leg kick that misses.
Dallas checks the leg kick nicely there.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dallas now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dallas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dallas looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Dallas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Knox's hands.
Dallas lands a nice looking kick to the body. Knox takes a step back to recover.
Korben Dallas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dallas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Knox in his tracks.
Dallas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Knox's head.
Dallas throws a big shot that misses.
Dallas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dallas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dallas. #T1#
Dallas misses with a hook. Knox ducked under it nicely.
Knox half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dallas scores with a jab.
Dallas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knox counters with a two punch combo.
Dallas throws a hook but Knox blocks it.
Knox appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Knox scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Knox throws a push kick but Dallas slaps the foot to one side. #TD2#
Dallas shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Knox napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Knox is looking for a sweep.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dallas misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dallas misses with the ground and pound.
Dallas laying and praying for a moment but Knox takes advantage and regains half guard.
Knox is pressing down on Dallas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
Dallas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dallas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knox swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dallas throwing strikes from guard but Knox blocks nicely.
Knox is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dallas wants to control from the top but Knox keeps moving.
Dallas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Knox keeping moving, preventing Dallas from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Dallas 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.
Knox definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Knox pulls Dallas in close to his closed guard and prevents Dallas from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dallas moves away from the strike by Knox.
Dallas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knox circles away quickly and effectively.
Dallas slips under a jab.
Dallas swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Knox there as he acknowledges the shot.
A jab from Dallas misses.
It looked like Knox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dallas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.
Dallas tries to clinch there but Knox circles away.
Nice defenses there by Knox.#T4#
Knox takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dallas scores with a punch to the head.
Dallas cracks Knox with a right hand to the side of the head.
Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dallas throws out the jab.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dallas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dallas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dallas moves away.
Dallas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Knox staying out of range there.
Knox throws a hook but Dallas avoids it easily.
Dallas throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Dallas lands a slapping body shot.
Dallas dives in for a single leg takedown but Knox sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Korben Dallas dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Dallas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Knox thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dallas misses with a right hand
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Dallas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dallas jabs Knox right on the nose. Knox blinks but takes it well.
Dallas scores with the left hand. Knox knows he should have avoided that one.
Dallas misses with a hook.
Dallas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Dallas.
Dallas throws a hook but Knox blocks it.
Dallas misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dallas takes one to the chin there.
Knox tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dallas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knox paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.
Dallas throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox. #KD#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Knox drops Dallas with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dallas looks back up at him and smiles so Knox waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Dallas is rocked!#T1#
Knox tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dallas is still on wobbly legs! Can Knox finish him?
Dallas throws a lazy uppercut
and Knox counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dallas's knee momentarily.
Dallas misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
Knox swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dallas seems to have recovered his senses.
Dallas scores with a body shot.
Dallas throws a right hand that misses
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Dallas is just out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Dallas.
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dallas.
Knox walks into a jab.
Dallas throws a head kick that misses.
Dallas lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Knox throws a head kick that misses.
Dallas scores with a shot to the body.
Dallas misses the jab.
Dallas misses with a shot to the body
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dallas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dallas cracks Knox with a good jab.
Dallas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dallas.
Knox tried to counter with a leg kick but Dallas avoided it.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Dallas's shoulder, as Dallas tries to avoid the shot.
Dallas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dallas throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
Knox slips under a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dallas. That's going to slow Knox down.
Dallas shoots in for a takedown but Knox shows good takedown defense.
Korben Dallas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dallas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dallas throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Dallas slips the punch.
Knox slips a jab and a cross from Dallas. #T3##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dallas.
Dallas in side control, throwing shots but Knox defends.
Dallas is looking to take a break and control but Knox is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dallas scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Knox to see if he's OK.
Dallas in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Knox is trying to control Dallas's posture but Dallas avoids it.
Dallas wants to control but Knox is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Dallas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Knox has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
Dallas laying and praying for a moment but Knox takes advantage and regains half guard.
Korben Dallas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Knox is refusing to be controlled, as Dallas sits in half guard.
Dallas throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dallas is looking to advance position but Knox won't allow it.
Knox keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Korben Dallas 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Knox throws out a leg kick but Dallas moves out of range and Knox only half commits.
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dallas.
Knox swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Knox paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dallas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knox.
Knox is looking for a counter combo.
Dallas throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Knox misses with an uppercut
and Dallas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dallas misses with a looping left.
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Dallas's head but Dallas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dallas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dallas misses with a right hand
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dallas moves away from the strike by Knox.
Dallas blocks a low kick nicely.
Knox throws a head kick but Dallas moves out of range.
Dallas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dallas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kappa Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Dallas misses with a hook.
Knox looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Knox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dallas fails with the takedown.
Dallas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dallas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dallas looks to land a right hand but Knox moved out of range.
Knox fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dallas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Knox throws a big shot that misses.
Dallas swinging wildly here.
Knox appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dallas closes the distance but Knox moves to the side
and Knox counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
Dallas misses the jab.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dallas moves away.
It seemed like Dallas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knox misses with a straight left.
Dallas tried to score with a low kick but Knox checks it.
Dallas throws a predictable looking body shot
and Knox counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Knox lands with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Knox lands a big right hand that sends Dallas crashing to the mat! Knox stays standing though and waves Dallas back to his feet!
Dallas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dallas throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dallas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Knox but Knox pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Knox throwing a counter right hand but Dallas manages to avoid it.
Kappa Knox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dallas.
Knox swings for the body but Dallas moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Dallas. #T3#
Dallas tries to clinch up.
Dallas scores with a shot to the body.
Dallas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Knox staying out of range there.
Dallas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knox paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dallas shoots for a double leg takedown but Knox sprawls well. He's pushed Dallas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A little feinted left hand from Knox on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kappa Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Korben Dallas.#CL2#
Dallas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dallas prevents a body shot from Knox.
Dallas misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dallas.
Dallas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dallas struggles to land a body shot inside as Knox controls his hands. #T4#
Knox lands a hook that snaps the head of Dallas backwards.
Dallas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Knox on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knox.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dallas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dallas's elbow.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Knox digs a right hand underneath Dallas's ribcage. Dallas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dallas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee is keeping an eye on Knox - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dallas throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Dallas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Dallas.
A jab from Dallas misses.
Dallas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Knox swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Knox stuffs the takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kappa Knox showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dallas 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 Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 170
Date: Aug 13, 2022

#R1#
Zambrano takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT#It looks like Darwin Zambrano has been cut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Knox darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A low kick from Knox is predictable there
and Knox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knox misses with a hook. Zambrano ducked under it nicely.
Zambrano throws out a counter right but Knox avoids it with no problem.
Knox lands a lovely overhand right.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zambrano throws a big shot that misses.
Knox half committed to a counter leg kick.
Zambrano is trying hard to land a takedown here. Knox sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zambrano on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Knox turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zambrano takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Knox. #T1#
Knox avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Knox definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zambrano connects with a right hand. Knox shakes it off.
Zambrano darts in looking for a takedown but Knox gets double underhooks and turns Zambrano into the cage.
Knox throws a good cross that connects. #CUT#That has opened up Darwin Zambrano's cut even more.
Zambrano takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Knox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox connects with a right hand. Zambrano shakes it off.
Knox connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#ROC#Zambrano is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Darwin Zambrano's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Knox circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Zambrano drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Knox follows Zambrano to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kappa Knox!
A victorious Kappa Knox thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CFC 500: Horiguchi v Joy
Date: Jul 16, 2022

#R1#
Bosanac scores with a kick to the midsection.
Knox walks into a jab.
Bosanac lands a two punch combo.
Knox lands a jab to the head. #KD2#
Bosanac steps into range and cracks Knox with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Knox flops backwards and Bosanac dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC2#Knox is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bosanac arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Knox's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Leo Bosanac!
Leo Bosanac really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Apothecary logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: CFC 463: Bang v Joplin/LOL SF
Date: Feb 26, 2022

#R1#
Knox scores with a one two! Bizihwaile had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Knox scores with a head kick.
Knox connects with a jab.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Bizihwaile slips the punch.
Knox slips a jab from Bizihwaile.
Knox looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bizihwaile scores with a jab.
Bizihwaile lands an overhand right.
Bizihwaile tries to close the distance and clinch but Knox swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #KD#
Knox lands a big head kick that sends Bizihwaile tumbling to the mat! Knox takes a step backwards and waves Bizihwaile back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knox connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bizihwaile. Bizihwaile circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC#Bizihwaile is rocked!
Knox lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Bizihwaile falls backwards - clearly groggy! Knox dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kappa Knox!
Kappa Knox retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Kappa Knox thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Penkosip Bizihwaile spoke after the fight, saying 'Time to rethink my career.'.

Event: CFC 456: Jimenez v Bang
Date: Jan 29, 2022

#R1#
Spence connects with a leg kick.
Knox takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Knox throws a head kick that misses.
Spence tries to clinch but Knox is having none of it.
Knox throws a head kick but Spence moves out of range.
Spence loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch.
Spence throws the kick towards the body but Knox avoids it.
Knox ducks right into an uppercut from Spence .
Spence thuds his right hand into Knox's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Knox takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Knox definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Spence connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
No joy there for Spence , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Spence dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Spence scores with a leg kick.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Spence was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spence misses with a looping left.#T1#
Danga de danga de dang - Spence scores with a four punch combination!
Spence buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A low kick lands for Knox.
A low kick from Spence is predictable there
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knox throws a low kick but Spence moves out of range easily.
A jab from Spence finds it's way through Knox's defenses.
Spence stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Spence throws a quick inside leg kick.
Spence misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knox pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spence misses with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Knox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spence .
The fighters circling - Knox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spence flicks out a counter leg kick but Knox steps away.#T2#
Spence catches Knox with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Knox looks to throw the jab but Spence is out of range.
Spence throws a counter combo.
Alan Spence seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spence moves away from the strike by Knox.
Spence tries a quick counter leg kick but Knox is wise to it.
Spence slips a straight right by Knox.
Spence blocks a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Spence darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Spence digs a good body shot into Knox's ribs.
Spence misses with an uppercut.
Spence takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Knox lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Spence misses the body punch
and Spence takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knox throws a head kick but Spence moves out of range.
Spence fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Spence ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Knox throws a low kick but it's checked well by Spence .
Spence throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Knox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Spence feints and then cracks Knox's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Knox down.
Spence has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Spence blocks a head kick by Knox.
Spence misses with a body punch
and Knox counters with an inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Spence throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knox rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Spence counters with an inside leg kick.
Knox takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Knox lands with a kick to the temple. Spence shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Spence waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knox.
Knox tried to counter with a leg kick but Spence avoided it.
Knox throws a low kick but Spence avoids it.
Knox throws a sloppy head kick and Spence moves out of range easily.
Spence takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T4#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Knox, as that shot connected.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Spence sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spence fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Knox takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Spence dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Spence blocks a head kick by Knox.
Spence lands with a nice body punch.
Spence is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Knox had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spence digs a good body shot into Knox's ribs.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
Spence misses with an uppercut
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alan Spence dominated that round.
That's time! Knox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Knox with the inside leg kick.
Spence checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Knox fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spence looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Knox works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Knox slips a jab from Spence .
Spence throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Spence misses.
Knox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A nice leg kick lands there from Spence .
Spence takes a jab right on the kisser.
Spence connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Spence throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spence throws a sloppy head kick and Knox moves out of range easily.
Knox scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Spence avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Knox tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Spence misses with a body shot.
Spence throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Spence tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Spence .
Alan Spence seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knox takes a swing at Spence 's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Spence was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice straight punches there by Spence . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Spence .
Knox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spence has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spence checks the leg kick nicely there.
Knox throws a body punch but Spence moves out of range.
Spence fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Knox looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Spence misses with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Knox throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2#
A clash of legs there as Knox blocks the low kick.
Spence misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Knox throws a leg kick but Spence sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A slow jab from Spence misses its intended target.
Spence bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Knox's head.
Spence throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox looks for the body kick but Spence saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Spence misses its intended target.
Spence works Knox's body with a nice hook.
Spence tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Spence .
Knox with the inside leg kick.
Knox blocks a head kick by Spence .
Knox lands a jab to Spence 's midsection.#T3#
Spence misses with a wild body shot.
Spence misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
Knox takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A shot to the liver by Knox. Beautiful body shot.
Knox scores with a jab to the jaw.
Spence avoids a kick to the body.
Knox lands with a kick to the temple. Spence shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Spence is looking to land body kicks.
Spence throws a low kick, looking for Knox's leg but Knox calmly moves out of range.
Knox walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Spence checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Spence throws an off balance right hand
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Some bone on bone action there as Spence checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Spence thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Knox if he has to take too many more of those. #T4#
Knox pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spence delivers a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox misses with a head kick.
Knox throws a head kick but Spence moves out of range.
Spence misses the shot to the body.
Knox swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Good leg kick by Spence .
Spence throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Knox misses with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Spence .
Spence throws out a counter right but Knox avoids it with no problem.
A big right from Spence misses.
Spence scores with a spinning back kick!
Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spence throws out the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alan Spence will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Knox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Knox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Spence connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Knox's hands.
The crowd cheers as Knox lands an impressive looking overhand right. Spence doesn't seem phased though.
Spence bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Spence rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Knox swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Spence throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knox fires out a quick counter leg kick but Spence just manages to avoid it.
Spence gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Spence tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Knox is able to avoid easily.
Spence throws a hook but Knox avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Spence .
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spence .
Spence misses with a low kick.
Spence fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.#T1#
Spence blocks a head kick by Knox.
Knox takes a jab right on the kisser.
Spence throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Knox is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Spence uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Spence misses with a lunging right hand
and Knox makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Knox misses with a head kick.
A slow jab from Spence misses its intended target.
Spence lands a nice leg kick that just misses Knox's sensitive parts.
A shot to the liver by Spence . Beautiful body shot.
Spence misses the shot to the body.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Spence slips the punch.
Knox lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Spence misses with a low kick. #T2#
Knox misses with a looping right.
Decent striking displayed by Knox there.
Spence blocks a head kick by Knox.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spence ! But no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spence fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Knox, as that shot connected.
Spence displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Spence was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spence misses with a left hand
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knox avoids the body shot from Spence .
Knox appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Spence misses with a hook.
Spence uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Knox has time to react.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Spence steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Spence with a hook.
Spence loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch.
Knox thinks about countering with a body kick.
Knox takes a swing at Spence 's ribcage but misses.
A combination from Spence does no damage.
Knox fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Spence has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Spence lands with a good body shot.
Nice defenses there by Knox.
Knox throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knox drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Knox throws a lazy body kick
and Spence counters with a stiff right hand.
Knox throws a jab when Spence was well out of range.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Knox takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Spence throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Knox was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Spence .
Knox takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Knox.
Spence doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Knox misses with a series of wild punches.
Spence changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Spence on the side of the head.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Knox might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Spence scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Knox drops his hands momentarily and Spence takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Spence connects with a body shot.
Spence scores with a hook to the body. Knox takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alan Spence really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Spence throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knox looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Spence moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Spence throws a hook but Knox blocks it.
Knox moves out of range of the body kick.
Spence scores with a leg kick.
Knox takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Knox lands a head kick!
Spence scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox throws a leg kick that is checked
and Spence counters with a stiff right hand.
Knox needs to keep his hands up - Spence had a free shot at his head there.
Spence tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Spence .
Knox misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
Spence throws a series of punches but Knox avoids them all with ease.
Knox moves out of range as Spence throws a body kick.
It looked like Knox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Knox has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Spence .
Knox throws a head kick that misses.
Spence throws a leg kick that is checked
and Spence takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A punch combination from Knox misses.
Spence is looking to score with low kicks.
Knox shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Knox moves out of range of the body kick from Spence .
Spence throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Knox.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Spence moved out of range.#T2#
Spence is looking to land body kicks.
Knox scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Spence digs a good body shot into Knox's ribs.
Spence swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Knox on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Knox slips a jab and a cross from Spence .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spence throws a body shot but no joy.
A slapping body kick lands there for Spence .
Spence ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Spence swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Knox digs a good body shot into Spence 's ribs.
Knox throws a head kick that Spence semi-blocks. #T3#
Spence tries to clinch but Knox is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Knox on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Spence moves away and avoids it.
Spence dodges the punch combination from Knox.
Spence flicks out a counter leg kick but Knox steps away.
Knox fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Spence is out of range.
Knox takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Knox takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Spence lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Spence pushes Knox away with a front kick.
Spence throws a nice looking combination but Knox bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spence moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spence .#T4#
A shot to the liver by Spence . Beautiful body shot.
Knox throws the left hand but Spence avoids the punch easily.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spence .
Spence loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch.
Knox with a nice calf kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Spence misses.
Knox lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Spence throws a chopping leg kick but Knox manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Knox will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Spence stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Knox.
Knox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spence misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alan Spence dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Spence looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
Spence swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Spence 's shoulder, as Spence tries to avoid the shot.
Spence looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Spence scores with a jab to the body.
Spence throws a body kick that misses.
Knox slips a jab and a cross from Spence .
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.
Knox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox misses with a leg kick
and Spence counters with a nice body shot.
A head kick by Knox misses
and Spence cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spence swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Knox throws a quick counter head kick but Spence was just out of range.
Spence throws an off balance right hand
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Spence .
Spence ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Spence tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knox thinks about countering with a body kick.
Spence changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox lands with a slapping head kick.
Spence jabs at Knox's body.
Spence throws a shot to the body.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Spence is just out of range.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Spence 's head but Spence sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knox takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Spence misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knox lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Knox moves out of range of the body kick.#T2#
Knox fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Spence checks it well.
Spence scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Knox doesn't seem bothered though.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Spence moves away and avoids it.
Knox looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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!
Spence tries to land a front kick but Knox steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Spence connects with a crisp jab.
Spence throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spence takes one on the button.
Spence throws a hook but Knox avoids it easily.
Spence throws a left and a right that both miss
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Knox! Spence is out on his feet! Knox rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Spence is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Spence is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kappa Knox!
Kappa Knox is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Kappa Knox thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Alan Spence spoke after the fight, saying 'Racism '.

Event: CFC 445: Knox v Gonza
Date: Dec 19, 2021

#R1#
Gonza throws a sloppy head kick and Knox moves out of range easily.
Nice defenses there by Gonza.
Gonza fails with the takedown
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knox lands a high kick!
Gonza misses with a few strikes there.
A little jabbing left from Knox on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gonza has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Knox.
Gonza wants to land a leg kick but Knox is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knox! But no joy.
Knox looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL#
Gonza pushes Knox up against the ropes in a clinch.
Knox avoiding damage.
Gonza lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Knox or not.
Gonza misses with a punch on the inside.
Gonza tries to pull guard but Knox won't allow it.
Knox wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gonza. #T1#
Gonza lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knox wants to stall.
Gonza blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Knox breaks the clinch.
Captain Gonza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonza throws a head kick but Knox moves out of range.
Knox throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gonza catches Knox with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Knox lands a nice shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Gonza does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Gonza tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gonza throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little jabbing left from Knox on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Knox takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Gonza backs off Knox throws a huge counter combo but Gonza manages to avoid it all.
Gonza tries to clinch but Knox moves away
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gonza throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Gonza looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Knox!#T2##SU#
Gonza stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Gonza throws a head kick that misses.
Knox takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gonza misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Gonza rushes Knox and presses him up against the ropes.
Gonza avoiding damage as Knox throws knees to the body.
Knox wants to break free but Gonza has control.
Gonza trying to control the position but instead, Knox has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gonza into the ropes.
Knox lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knox has Gonza pushed against the ropes.#BC2#
Knox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Knox.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Knox, as that shot connected.
Gonza fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Knox avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Captain Gonza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonza shoots in for a double leg but Knox sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Gonza moves into range and clinches up with Knox.
Gonza tries to score a body lock takedown but Knox shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Knox working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Knox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Knox.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gonza.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Knox knocks Gonza out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kappa Knox!
A victorious Kappa Knox thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CFC 439: IsMore v Neuer 2
Date: Nov 21, 2021

#R1#
Malone misses with a wild body shot.
Malone misses with a leg kick
and Knox counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Malone connects with a crisp jab.
Knox tries to move into range but Malone moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Malone slips a jab and a cross from Knox.
Malone has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Malone throws a leg kick but Knox moved away.
Malone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Malone moves away and avoids it.
Malone tests Knox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Malone misses with a body kick.
Knox appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Malone misses its intended target.
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Malone.
Knox looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Malone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Malone.
Mad Dog Malone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Malone throws a predictable looking body shot
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knox tries a low kick but Malone avoids it.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Malone.
Knox goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Malone throws an off balance right hand
and Knox counters with a solid body kick.
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Malone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
Malone misses with a leg kick
and Knox counters with a solid body kick.
Malone fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Knox is out of range.
Knox swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Malone throws a poor cross that misses
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Malone throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Malone.
Malone scoring well with a low kick there. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Malone.
Malone throws a hook but Knox avoids it easily.
It looked like Knox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Malone takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Knox throws a body punch but Malone moves out of range.
Nice shot by Malone.
Malone bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Knox's head backwards.
Knox throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Malone counters with a low kick, right behind Knox 's knee.
Knox checks a low kick from Malone.
Malone tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Knox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Malone connects with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Malone misses the target.
Knox checks a leg kick nicely.
Malone throws a front kick aimed at Knox's knee but Knox avoids it well.
As Malone backs away, Knox returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
Malone misses the shot to the body.
Knox moves out of range as Malone strikes.
Malone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Malone throws a low kick but Knox moves out of range easily.
Knox connects with a solid leg kick.
Malone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Malone takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Knox buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Knox misses with a leg kick.
Knox throws a sloppy head kick
and Malone counters with a nice uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Knox.
Knox throws a good cross that connects.
Malone goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Knox appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
Knox lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox scores with a one two! Malone had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Malone throws a big shot that misses.
Malone moves into range and connects with a jab.
Malone has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Knox finds it's way round the side to connect with Malone's head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Knox.
Knox is looking to land body kicks.
Knox scores with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Malone.
Malone looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
Knox moves out of range of the leg kick from Malone.
Knox lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Knox circles away from the clinch attempt.
Malone wants to slow Knox down by chopping away at his legs.
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 Kappa Knox will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Malone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox throws a head kick that misses.
Knox stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Malone.
Nice defenses there by Knox.
Malone just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKnox.
Knox takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Malone throws a right hand that misses
and Malone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Mad Dog Malone has been cut.
Knox thumps Malone with a low kick.
Knox throws a sloppy head kick and Malone moves out of range easily.
Malone throws a series of strikes that have Knox backpedaling.
Knox lands a jab to the head.
Malone throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Malone moves out of range of the leg kick from Knox.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malone keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
Malone missing with a left hand there. Knox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Malone's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Malone misses with a lunging right hand
and Knox counters with a nice body kick.
Knox cracks Malone with an open hand slap.#ROC#Malone is rocked!
Knox thumps Malone with a low kick.
Malone is still on wobbly legs! Can Knox finish him?
A solid leg kick lands there for Knox.
Malone thows a leg kick but Knox checks it
and Knox counters with a big right hand! Oh Malone is in trouble here! Knox follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kappa Knox!
During a confident post fight interview, Kappa Knox thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Mad Dog Malone had this to say: 'Blue Lives Matter!'.

Event: Grunge 68: Night Goat
Date: Oct 24, 2021

#R1#
Knox misses with an uppercut.
Sturmovik throws a nice looking combination but Knox bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Knox blocks the body kick.
Knox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox lands a high kick!
Knox scores with a leg kick.
Sturmovik throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
Knox connects with a looping right hand.
A left lands for Sturmovik.
Knox moves out of range as Sturmovik throws a body kick.
Knox throws a low kick but Sturmovik avoids it.
Knox scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've been told by Knox's head coaches at Prizm Jiu Jitsu & MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sturmovik swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Knox.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sturmovik is looking to land body kicks.
Knox throws a lazy uppercut #KD2#
and Sturmovik counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Knox! #ROC2#Knox is rocked!
Sturmovik is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Oh Knox is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sturmovik lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sturmovik has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Sturmovik is looking to work some ground and pound but Knox has wrist control.
Sturmovik throwing strikes from guard but Knox blocks nicely.
Knox seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sturmovik trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Knox seems to have got his legs back now.
Knox is adopting a defensive guard.
Sturmovik throws a strike but Knox rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Sturmovik is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Knox is controlling him. #ES2#
Sturmovik pushes Knox off and scrambles back to his feet. #T2#
Sturmovik throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox throwing a counter right hand but Sturmovik manages to avoid it.
Sturmovik tries to land a body kick
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sturmovik darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sturmovik gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sturmovik connects with the punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knox misses with a hook. Sturmovik ducked under it nicely.
Sturmovik looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Knox throws a quick inside leg kick.
Knox scoring well with a low kick there.
Sturmovik is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Sturmovik gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Knox avoiding damage as Sturmovik throws knees to the body.
Sturmovik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sturmovik has a couple of punches blocked by Knox.
Sturmovik throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Knox blocks it with crossed arms. #T3##BC#
Knox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sturmovik doesn't manage to clinch there - Knox circles away.
Sturmovik swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Knox counters with a good low kick that Sturmovik was not able to check.
Sturmovik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
Sturmovik throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knox half committed to a counter leg kick.
Good exchange - Sturmovik coming out on top.
A slow jab from Sturmovik misses its intended target.
Sturmovik is looking to clinch but Knox is avoiding it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Knox, as that shot connected.
Knox fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sturmovik looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sturmovik throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sturmovik scores with a sloppy right hand. Knox should have avoided that one.
Knox with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sturmovik wants to clinch up but Knox keeps it at a distance.
Sturmovik swings widly with a right hand
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sturmovik momentarily.
Knox scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Knox turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Knox pushes Sturmovik away with a front kick.
Knox throws a lazy head kick
and Sturmovik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A nice inside leg kick there by Knox. That's going to slow Sturmovik down.
Knox circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sturmovik walks into a straight right hand from Knox.
Sturmovik throws a predictable looking body shot
and Knox counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sturmovik tries to clinch there but Knox circles away.
It looked like Knox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sturmovik misses with a series of wild punches.
Knox avoids the body shot from Sturmovik.
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sturmovik.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sturmovik misses with a hook.
Knox walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sturmovik misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kirov Sturmovik will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Sturmovik feints a jab and as Knox dips his head, Sturmovik unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Knox right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Knox falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Sturmovik smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kirov Sturmovik!
Kirov Sturmovik is the new middleweight champion!
Kirov Sturmovik managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KOMBAT KLOTHING, into his post fight interview.
The defeated Kappa Knox had this to say: '"If you haven't lost in this sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet." (Matt Hughes)'.

Event: Grunge 64: Superfuzz Bigmuff
Date: Sep 18, 2021

#R1#
Reed will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reed.
Reed scores with a kick to the body.
Reed throws a nice inside leg kick.
Knox defending well as Reed loads up on a big left hand.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox walks into a left hand.
Knox throws a body kick that misses.
Knox checks a leg kick nicely.
Knox appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Reed has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Knox finds it's way round the side to connect with Reed's head.
Reed on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Knox. Knox obviously looking to wear him down.
Reed chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Knox can pounce on him.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Reed is just out of range.
Knox swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Reed scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Knox throws the kick towards the body but Reed avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox avoids the head kick by Reed. #T1#
Knox lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Reed misses with a low kick.
Reed throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Knox stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Reed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reed ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Reed blocks a head kick by Knox.
Reed misses with a hook. Knox ducked under it nicely.
Reed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Reed throws a chopping leg kick but Knox manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Reed pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Knox throws a push kick but Reed slaps the foot to one side.
Reed really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reed throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Knox throws a fast counter high kick but Reed manages to duck under it in time.
Knox tries a low kick but Reed avoids it.
Reed has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Knox.
Reed scores with a crisp jab that stopped Knox in his tracks. #T2#
Reed misses with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reed.
Knox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reed.
Reed tries to work over Knox's front leg with a kick but Knox checks it.
Reed throws a leg kick which misses Knox's front leg but catches the back leg as Knox tries to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox checks a leg kick nicely.
Reed slips a jab from Knox.
Reed throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reed moves away.
Knox takes a swing at Reed's ribcage but misses.
Reed lunges at Knox with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Knox's hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Reed blocks the leg kick.
Knox throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Reed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Knox connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Reed lands an overhand right.
Reed lands a high kick!
Reed fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Reed 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.
Reed is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Reed misses with a body shot
and Knox counters with a leg kick.
Reed is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Reed swinging wildly here.
Knox throws a head kick but Reed moves out of range.
As Knox backs away, Reed returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Reed tries a head kick but it misses.
Reed connects with a good right hand that stumbles Knox. Knox circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
An inside leg kick lands from Knox.
Reed missing with a left hand there. Knox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knox chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ben Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reed misses with a kick to the body.
Knox thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Reed if he has to take too many more of those.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knox! But no joy.#T4#
Reed punishes Knox's body with a nice straight punch.
Knox walks into a jab.
Knox on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Knox misses with a hook.
Knox lands a nice looking kick to the body. Reed takes a step back to recover.
Reed has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Knox.
Reed tries to land a leg kick but Knox saw it coming and moves away.
Reed looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
Reed does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Reed is out of range.
Reed blocks a jab.
Donk. Knox catches Reed right on the button with a cross.
Knox throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reed stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Knox misses with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Reed dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reed was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Ben Reed is winning the standup battle so far.
Knox with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Knox lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Reed backs up against the cage.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reed avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Reed thinks about countering with a head kick.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reed moves away.
Reed was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Knox throws out a leg kick but Reed moves out of range and Knox only half commits.
A head kick misses from Reed.
Reed takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Knox throws a front kick aimed at Reed's knee but Reed avoids it well.
Reed is looking to counter punch.
Reed is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Reed misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Knox.
Reed stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Knox.
Knox looks to land a combination but Reed avoids it well. #T1#
Reed scores with a jab to the head.
Reed misses with a head kick.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Reed misses.
Knox pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And Reed counters with a quick kick to the body but Knox blocks it.
Reed throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it.
Knox blocks the body kick.
Knox slips under a jab.
Reed lands a nice shot that snaps Knox's head back.
Reed attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Knox tries a quick counter leg kick but Reed is wise to it.
Reed tried to score with a low kick but Knox checks it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Reed.
Reed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Knox replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Reed blocks it well.
Reed takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Reed misses with a low kick.
Knox darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2#
Reed scores with the left hand. Knox knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reed tries to land a front kick but Knox steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Knox fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Reed on the side of the head.
A slow jab from Reed misses its intended target.
Reed missing with a left hand there. Knox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Knox throws out a counter right but Reed avoids it with no problem.
Reed takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Knox looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Reed turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Reed is out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Reed.
Reed pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Reed throws a series of punches but Knox moves out of range.
Reed loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch.
Knox takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
Reed uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
Knox misses with a looping right.
Reed scores with a decent looking hook.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reed.
Reed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Reed on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Knox. Knox obviously looking to wear him down.
Reed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reed throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Knox throws a head kick but Reed moves out of range.
Good exchange - Reed coming out on top.
Reed takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Knox - that will leave a mark!
Reed rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knox counters with a low kick, right behind Reed 's knee.
Nice uppercut there from Reed.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Reed.
Reed is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Reed.
Knox fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knox tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reed throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Reed moves out of range of the body kick from Knox.
Knox lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Knox moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Reed pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Reed swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knox! But no joy.
Reed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knox takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Knox moves away from the strike by Reed.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Reed.
Reed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Knox there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ben Reed will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Reed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Knox swinging wildly here.
Knox scores with a jab to the body.
Reed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Reed is looking to counter with a body kick.
Reed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reed ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Reed throws a nice outside leg kick.
Knox is looking to slow Reed down with leg kicks.
Reed throws out a leg kick but Knox moves out of range and Reed only half commits.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Reed throws the left hand but Knox avoids the punch easily.
Knox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reed.
Reed throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Reed will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Knox with a nice calf kick.
Reed scores with the left hand. Knox knows he should have avoided that one.
Knox connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Reed takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Reed throws a sloppy head kick
and Knox makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Reed really felt that one!
Knox lands a head kick. Reed smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Reed drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Reed throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reed just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox throws a leg kick which misses Reed's front leg but catches the back leg as Reed tries to avoid it.
Reed jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Knox as he connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Reed throws the kick towards the body but Knox avoids it.
Reed shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Reed misses with a looping left.
Knox is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Reed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Reed.
Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reed throws out the jab.
A good leg kick by Reed.
Reed throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
Knox lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Reed staying out of range there.
Reed is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
Reed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Reed scores with a nice head shot.
Reed blocks a head kick by Knox.
Reed takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Reed takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A bone on bone clash there as Reed blocks the leg kick.
Knox throws a low kick but it's checked well by Reed.
Reed throws a hook but Knox avoids it easily.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Reed.
Knox with a hook.
Knox darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Reed misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Knox.
Reed looks for the body kick but Knox saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target. #T4#
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Knox on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Knox takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knox avoids the body shot from Reed.
Knox connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Reed misses with a body kick.
Good work by Knox as he checks the leg kick.
Knox fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reed has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Knox misses with an attempted mid kick.
Reed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab from Knox.
Reed connects with a nice looking jab.
Reed throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A countering left hand to the body from Knox misses.
Reed throws a leg kick
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kappa Knox really dominated that round.
That's time! Reed's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Knox throws a hook but Reed avoids it easily.
Knox throws a sloppy head kick and Reed moves out of range easily.
Knox lands a lovely overhand right.
Reed pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Knox walks into a straight right hand from Reed.
Knox takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Reed looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A big right from Reed misses.
A jab from Reed misses.
Knox connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox lands with a cross.
Reed throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reed was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Reed throws a head kick but Knox moves out of range.
Knox looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T1#
Knox tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Reed is able to avoid easily.
Knox throws the left hand but Reed avoids the punch easily.
Reed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Reed throws a quick counter kick to the body but Knox avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Reed throws a sloppy head kick and Knox moves out of range easily.
Reed tries to land a front kick but Knox steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Reed throws an off balance right hand
and Knox counters with a left to the body.
Knox throws a low kick but Reed moves out of range easily.
Knox avoids the body shot from Reed.
Reed delivers a nice body kick.
Reed with the inside leg kick.
Reed throws a nice outside leg kick.
Reed fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Knox on the side of the head.
Reed misses with a body shot
and Knox counters with a good low kick that Reed was not able to check.
Reed scores with a hook.#T2#
A lazy body kick from Reed
and Knox counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Reed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reed moves out of range of the leg kick from Knox.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Knox.
Reed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reed connects with a body shot.
Knox scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Reed takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Knox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reed tried to counter with a leg kick but Knox avoided it.
Reed throws a solid leg kick but Knox takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Reed.
Reed keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Reed throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
Reed moves out of range as Knox throws a body kick.
Reed lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Knox comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Reed.
Knox throws a head kick that half lands.
Knox chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Reed rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knox counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Reed throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Knox throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reed wants to land a leg kick but Knox is out of range.
Knox delivers a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Knox.
Knox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reed.
Reed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good leg kick by Reed.
Reed misses with a leg kick. #T4#
A jab from Knox finds it's way through Reed's defenses.
Reed throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reed is looking to slow Knox down with leg kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox stuns Reed with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Reed will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Reed stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Reed throws a wild body kick that Knox sees coming a mile off.
Reed throws a head kick that misses.
Reed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reed throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox misses with a low kick.
Knox slips a jab from Reed.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Reed is just out of range.
Reed throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Knox counters with a leg kick.
Knox throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kappa Knox dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Reed slips under a jab.
Knox walks into a straight right hand from Reed.
Knox throws a body punch but Reed moves out of range.
Reed checks the leg kick nicely there.
Knox misses with a jab, cross combination.
Knox tries to score with a low kick but Reed moves his leg out of the way.
Reed throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Knox.
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reed.
Reed moves out of range as Knox strikes.
Reed is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Knox checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Knox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reed misses with a head kick.
Knox throws a sloppy head kick and Reed moves out of range easily.
Reed on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Knox. Knox obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
Reed getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A jab from Reed misses.
A little jabbing left from Knox on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Knox misses with a low kick.
Reed throws a leg kick but Knox moved away.
Reed takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Knox checks the leg kick.
Knox takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Knox connects with a leg kick.
Knox bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Knox throws a low kick but Reed moves out of range easily.
Reed throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Reed scores with a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Reed. #T2#
Reed lands with a right hand.
Reed with the inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Reed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reed tries to land a front kick but Knox steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
As Reed backs off Knox throws a huge counter combo but Reed manages to avoid it all.
Knox tries a head kick but it misses.
Reed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Reed throws a push kick but Knox slaps the foot to one side.
Reed bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Knox scores with a leg kick.
Knox lands a slapping body shot.
Knox lands with an uppercut that bounces Reed off the cage and back into range.
Reed looks to land a left hand but Knox moved out of range nicely.
Knox plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T3#
Knox misses with a looping left.
Reed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Knox blocks a head kick by Reed.
Reed misses the shot to the body.
Reed connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Reed steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Knox misses with a hook.
Knox buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Reed throws a right hand that misses
and Knox counters with an inside leg kick.
Knox lands with a hook. Reed tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Reed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reed closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Reed blocks the body kick.
Reed lands with a kick to the ribs. #T4#
Reed lands a head shot.
Reed throws a poor cross that misses
and Knox counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both fighters circling a little - Knox finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Reed rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knox finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Reed blocks a head kick by Knox.
Knox lands a leg kick that knocks Reed off balance momentarily.
Reed throws a head kick but Knox moves out of range.
Reed needs to keep his hands up - Knox had a free shot at his head there.
Knox checks the leg kick nicely there.
A countering left hand to the body from Knox misses.
Reed just misses with a punch to the body.
Reed missing with a left hand there. Knox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice side step and Knox releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Reed misses with a right hand
and Knox counters with a body kick.
Knox pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Knox moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 47:48
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 47:48
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kappa Knox!
Kappa Knox is the new middleweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Kappa Knox waved his t-shirt featuring Money Inc. (160Q with Proof ) 165$ 's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Grunge 59: Negative Creep
Date: Aug 14, 2021

#R1#
Reed misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Reed throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
Reed scores with a punch to the head.
Knox avoids a kick to the body.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Reed sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The fighters circling - Reed throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reed throws a lazy uppercut
and Knox counters with an inside leg kick.
Reed really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reed lands with a right hand.
Knox moves out of range as Reed throws a body kick.
Knox darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Reed ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knox throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knox with the inside leg kick.
Knox avoids the head kick by Reed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reed avoids the body shot from Knox. #T1#
Knox moves out of range of the body kick from Reed.
The fighters circle momentarily. Reed darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A head kick misses from Reed.
Knox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knox throws a low kick, looking for Reed's leg but Reed calmly moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Reed misses the target.
Reed throws a sloppy head kick
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knox turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Reed throws a series of punches but Knox moves out of range.
Knox throws out a counter right but Reed avoids it with no problem.
Knox with the inside leg kick.
Knox fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reed has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reed keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Reed keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox lands a really nice looking cross but Reed seems unphased.
Reed misses with a kick to the body. #T2#
Reed uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Reed uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
A clash of legs there as Reed blocks the low kick.
Reed has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Knox finds it's way round the side to connect with Reed's head.
Reed throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it.
Ben Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reed throws a jab when Knox was well out of range.
Reed throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Reed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Good exchange - Knox coming out on top.
Good leg kick by Knox.
Reed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Reed.
Knox throws a low kick but Reed avoids it.
Knox misses with a head kick.
Knox moves out of range of the body kick from Reed.
A little jabbing left from Knox on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Reed throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Reed backing away here, and Knox unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
Reed slips a straight right by Knox.
A nice leg kick from Knox, right into the meat of the thigh.
Knox has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Knox slips under a jab.
Knox looks to land a left hand but Reed moved out of range nicely.
Reed blocks a head kick by Knox.
Reed keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Reed throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox drops his hands momentarily and Reed takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Knox misses with an uppercut.
Knox throws a sloppy head kick and Reed moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Reed.
Knox slips under a jab.
Reed connects with the punch.
A head kick misses from Reed.
Knox misses with a leg kick.
Reed throws out a leg kick but Knox moves out of range and Reed only half commits. #T4#
Reed throws a head kick that misses.
Knox lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reed's sensitive parts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reed loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch.
Knox throws out a counter right but Reed avoids it with no problem.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reed motions for Knox to come forward. Reed throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Knox takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Knox takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Reed attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Knox misses with a lunging right hand
and Reed counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Knox thinking.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Knox.
Knox throws a front kick aimed at Reed's knee but Reed avoids it well.
Knox moves out of range as Reed throws a body kick.
Reed throws a lazy uppercut
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knox takes a swing at Reed's ribcage but misses.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Reed's shoulder, as Reed tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kappa Knox will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Reed doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Knox stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reed.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Reed's shoulder, as Reed tries to avoid the shot.
Reed throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reed blocks a head kick by Knox.
Knox misses with a low kick.
Reed uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Reed throws out a powerful jab.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knox moves into range and connects with a jab.
Reed buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Reed is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reed.
A little jabbing left from Knox on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Knox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reed.
Reed misses with a right hand
and Knox counters with a good low kick that Reed was not able to check.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Reed's shoulder, as Reed tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reed throws out the jab.
Reed lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reed misses the shot to the body.
Reed jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knox is looking to slow Reed down with leg kicks.
Reed takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kappa Knox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Knox avoids the head kick by Reed.
Knox connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Knox staying out of range there.
Reed blocks a head kick by Knox.
Reed fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Knox moves out of range of the body kick.
Reed misses with a leg kick.
Knox scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Knox throws a sloppy head kick
and Reed counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Reed misses with a body punch
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reed scores with a nice head shot.
Reed on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Knox. Knox obviously looking to wear him down.
Knox bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reed swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Reed throws a lazy head kick
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reed works Knox's body with a nice hook.
Reed blocks a head kick by Knox.
Knox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reed takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Knox avoids the head kick by Reed.
Reed tries to bum rush Knox with a series of wild strikes but Knox uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Knox scores with a shot to the body. #T3#
Knox lands a leg kick that knocks Reed off balance momentarily.
Knox lands with a good body shot.
Knox tries to bum rush Reed with a series of wild strikes but Reed uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Reed avoids the head kick by Knox.
Reed scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A punch lands to the side of Knox 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Reed throws a head kick but Knox moves out of range.
Knox throws the left hand but Reed avoids the punch easily.
Reed checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Knox throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Knox throws a low kick, looking for Reed's leg but Reed calmly moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Reed on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A bone on bone clash there as Knox blocks the leg kick.
Knox takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Reed moves out of range as Knox strikes.
Knox throws a leg kick
and Reed counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Reed throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knox takes a jab right on the kisser.
Reed looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Reed goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Knox throws a big shot that misses.
Reed jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Knox avoids the body shot from Reed.
Knox cracks Reed with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Reed pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Knox checks a leg kick.
Reed scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Reed swings widly with a right hand
and Reed takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reed takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Knox turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Reed throws a head kick but Knox moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kappa Knox will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Knox avoids the head kick by Reed.
Knox cracks Reed with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It appears Reed was looking to counter with a kick there.
Reed misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
Reed throws a half hearted mid kick.
A big left from Reed misses.
Reed misses with the combination.
Knox tries a quick counter leg kick but Reed is wise to it.
Reed steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Knox pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reed.
Reed on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Reed throws a leg kick which misses Knox's front leg but catches the back leg as Knox tries to avoid it.
Knox keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Reed tries a low kick but Knox avoids it.#T1#
Reed throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Reed gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Reed ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Reed throws a head kick that misses
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knox misses with a leg kick.
Donk. Knox catches Reed right on the button with a cross.
Reed lands a jab to Knox's midsection.
Reed with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Reed misses with a head kick.
Reed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Reed throws a half hearted mid kick.
Reed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Knox lands with a right hand.
Reed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knox scores with a jab to the head.
Knox throws a front kick aimed at Reed's knee but Reed avoids it well.
Reed looks for the body kick but Knox saw that one coming.
Knox on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Reed looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Reed moves out of range as Knox throws a body kick.
Knox blocks the body kick.
Knox blocks a head kick by Reed.
Knox on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reed. Reed obviously looking to wear him down.
Knox moves away from the strike by Reed.
Knox misses with an uppercut. Reed saw that one coming.
A right-left combo lands from Knox.
Knox throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Knox throws a sloppy head kick and Reed moves out of range easily.
Knox walks into a jab.#T3#
A bone on bone clash there as Knox blocks the leg kick.
Reed throws a sloppy head kick and Knox moves out of range easily.
Knox cracks Reed with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Reed is looking to land body kicks.
Reed just misses with a punch to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Reed.
Knox misses with a hook. Reed ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Reed misses.
Knox misses with a hook.
Reed quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Knox lands a glancing blow to the side of Reed's head.
Knox lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Knox defending well as Reed loads up on a big left hand.
Reed misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Knox on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A head kick by Reed misses
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reed pivots, looking for a leg kick but Knox is out of range and Reed settles back down.
Knox only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T4#
Reed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reed throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reed looks for the body kick but Knox saw that one coming.
Knox appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Knox pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Reed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knox misses with a looping right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox scores with a leg kick.
Reed scores with a crisp jab that stopped Knox in his tracks.
Knox slips under a jab from Reed.
Knox pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big right from Reed misses.
Knox stuns Reed with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Reed scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Kappa Knox just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Knox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knox walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Reed checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Knox takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Knox slips under a jab.
Knox throws out a counter right but Reed avoids it with no problem.
Knox tries a head kick but it misses.
Reed misses with the body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Reed misses with a hook. Knox ducked under it nicely.
Reed darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Reed lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Knox misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Knox lands.
Reed throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Knox on the side of the head.
Knox throws a front kick aimed at Reed's knee but Reed avoids it well.
Reed throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it.
Reed scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Reed slips under a jab.
Reed is looking to land body kicks.
Reed looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Reed wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Reed misses with a wild body shot.
Reed throws a series of strikes that have Knox backpedaling.
Knox moves out of range of the body kick.
Reed closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Knox throws an off balance right hand
and Reed counters with a nice kick to the body.
Knox lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Reed throws a front kick that sends Knox stumbling back into the cage.
Knox on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Knox cracks Reed with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Knox ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Reed uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Reed throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
Reed throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Reed is looking to land body kicks.
Reed misses with a looping right.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reed.
Knox connects with an inside leg kick.
Reed throws a low kick, looking for Knox's leg but Knox calmly moves out of range.
Reed misses with a looping left.
Knox walks into a straight right hand from Reed.
Knox tries to land a body kick
and Reed cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Reed.#T3#
Knox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reed throws the kick towards the body but Knox avoids it.
Knox lands a leg kick that knocks Reed off balance momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reed. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reed on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A swing and a miss from Reed.
Reed stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Knox.
Reed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reed moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKnox.
Knox jabs Reed to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Knox connects with a jab.
Reed misses the jab.
Reed takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T4#
Knox moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A big right from Reed misses.
The fighters circling - Reed throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reed throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
Reed looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Knox connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Reed's hands.
Knox is looking to score with low kicks.
Reed swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Reed looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Knox clobbers Reed with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Reed throws a wild body kick that Knox sees coming a mile off.
Knox connects with the punch.
Reed looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Ben Reed will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Knox misses with a left hand
and Reed counters with a nice low kick that buckles Knox's knee momentarily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Knox!
Reed throws a right hand that Knox ducks under and follows up with a left that Knox also avoids with ease.
Reed throws a quick inside leg kick.
Knox stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reed.
Reed will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reed throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Reed fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A left lands for Reed.
Reed connects with a good right hand that stumbles Knox. Knox circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Reed misses with a low kick. #T1#
Reed misses the jab.
Knox with a nice calf kick.
Reed shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Reed throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Reed throws a head kick that misses.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Reed looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Knox tries to land a leg kick but Reed saw it coming and moves away.
Knox does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Decent striking displayed by Reed there.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Reed.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reed scores with a nice strike.
Knox lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T2#
Knox with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Reed to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Knox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox throws a head kick but Reed moves out of range.
Knox cracks Reed with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fighters circling - Reed throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A cross from Knox lands.
Reed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knox misses with a kick to the body.
Reed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Reed throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Good work by Knox as he checks the leg kick.
Reed catches Knox with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Reed misses with a looping right.#T3#
Reed moves out of range of the body kick.
Reed throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox moves out of range as Reed strikes.
Reed throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.
Knox shapes to counter with a head kick.
Reed uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Reed throws a solid leg kick but Knox takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Reed.
Knox lands a nice shot to the body.
Reed tries a head kick but it misses.
Knox moves out of range of the body kick.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knox on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Reed misses with an uppercut
and Knox counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Knox lands a nice looking kick to the body. Reed takes a step back to recover. #T4#
Reed throws a hook but Knox avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Knox.
Knox throws a leg kick
and Reed counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kappa Knox is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Reed throws a hook but Knox avoids it easily.
Knox is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Reed comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Reed throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Knox on the side of the head.
Reed throws an off balance right hand
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Reed looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
Knox explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reed.
Reed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reed pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Reed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Reed.
Ben Reed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Knox throws a big counter head kick but Reed avoids it with no problem.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 49:48
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 48:48
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 47:48

The fight is ruled a draw!
Ben Reed retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

Event: Grunge 57: Hiroshima
Date: Aug 06, 2021

#R1#
Malone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Malone's corner calls for a 1-2. Malone obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Malone throws a body shot but no joy.
Malone tries to land a front kick but Knox steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Malone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knox is looking to score with low kicks.
Knox on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Malone throws a hook but Knox blocks it.
Knox is looking to counter punch.
Knox misses with a hook. Malone ducked under it nicely.
Malone thumps Knox with a low kick.
Knox has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Underground Rio in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox lands a lovely overhand right.
Knox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knox lands with a kick to the temple. Malone shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Malone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.#T1#
Malone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Malone scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mad Dog Malone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malone sizes up Knox with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Malone fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Knox is out of range.
Knox is looking to counter with head kicks.
Knox lands a body shot.
An inside leg kick from Knox misses.
Knox lands a nice shot to the body.
Knox with a nice calf kick.
Malone wants to land a leg kick but Knox is out of range.
Knox will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Malone looks to land a right hand but Knox moved out of range.
Knox connects with a high kick. #CUT#It looks like Mad Dog Malone has been cut.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Malone is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Knox with a body shot.
Malone has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Malone! But no joy.
Malone looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Knox half committed to a counter leg kick.
Malone misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
Knox was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#KD#
Knox feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Malone sprawling to the canvas! Malone rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Knox finish him?! #ROC#Malone is rocked!
Malone misses with the body kick
and Knox counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kappa Knox!
After the big win, Kappa Knox made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Money Inc. (160Q with Proof ) 165$ and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Mad Dog Malone was interviewed post fight and said 'Blue Lives Matter!'.

Event: Grunge 51: Soundgarden
Date: Jun 27, 2021

#R1#
Nice shot lands for Lucan.
Nice straight punches there by Lucan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lucan.
Lucan digs a good hook to Knox's body.
Lucan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lucan misses with the combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knox! But no joy.
Edwin Lucan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Lucan has Knox up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Lucan manages to break the clinch.
Lucan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Knox in his tracks. #CL#
Lucan closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Knox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lucan with a poor takedown
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lucan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Knox has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lucan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL#
Lucan has managed to clinch. #T1##BC#
Lucan breaks the clinch.
Lucan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Knox can pounce on him.
Crunch! Knox slams his shin into Lucan's torso.
Lucan takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT2#It looks like Edwin Lucan has been cut.
Lucan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Knox tries to avoid it but Lucan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Knox to the ground. Knox escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lucan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Knox circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lucan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Knox appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lucan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Knox looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lucan lands with a hook. Knox tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lucan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lucan is looking to clinch but Knox is avoiding it.
Knox takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lucan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lucan throws a right hand that Knox ducks under and follows up with a left that Knox also avoids with ease.
Knox is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lucan with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lucan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lucan misses with a double jab
and Knox counters with a body kick.
Lucan is breathing heavily.#T2#
No joy there for Lucan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Knox avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lucan missing with a left hand there. Knox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Some wild striking there from Lucan. #KD2#
Knox lands a big head kick that sends Lucan tumbling to the mat! Knox takes a step backwards and waves Lucan back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Lucan is rocked!
Knox chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Oh Lucan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lucan misses with a double jab.
Knox throws a big counter head kick but Lucan avoids it with no problem.
Lucan throws a poor cross that misses
and Knox counters with an outside leg kick.
Kappa Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Knox.
Lucan drops his hands momentarily and Knox needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Lucan just on the top of the head. Lucan drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Lucan - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kappa Knox!
Kappa Knox took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Money Inc. (160Q with Proof ) 165$ for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Edwin Lucan was interviewed post fight and said 'Death be to you all.'.

Event: Grunge 48: Alice In Chains
Date: Jun 06, 2021

#R1#
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Reed ducks down to avoid it.
Reed throws a sloppy head kick and Knox moves out of range easily.
Knox swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reed.
Knox lands with a good body shot.
Knox takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reed throws a lazy head kick
and Knox counters with a leg kick.
Reed scores with a jab to the body.
Knox tries a head kick but it misses.
Knox shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Reed tries a head kick but it misses.
Reed throws a head kick that Knox semi-blocks.
Knox takes one to the chin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox throws a head kick that misses.
Knox scores with a head kick.
Ben Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Reed.
Knox throws a leg kick which misses Reed's front leg but catches the back leg as Reed tries to avoid it. #T1#
Reed lands a jab to the nose.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reed.
Reed lands a slapping body shot.
Reed looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Reed is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Knox goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#It looks like Ben Reed has been cut.
Reed avoids the head kick by Knox.
It looked like Reed wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reed.
Knox takes a kick to the side of the head.
Reed lands a nice hook to Knox's body. Knox takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Reed connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Knox momentarily.
Knox moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reed scores with a jab to the jaw.
Knox blocks a jab.
Reed defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
Knox throws a sloppy head kick and Reed moves out of range easily. #T2#
Knox takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Reed just misses with a punch to the body.
Reed lands with an uppercut that bounces Knox off the cage and back into range.
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reed.
Reed tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Knox is able to avoid easily.
Reed scores with a hook to the body. Knox takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A swing and a miss from Reed.
Knox shapes to counter with a head kick.
A left lands for Reed.
Reed swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Knox shapes to counter with a head kick.
Reed will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It seemed like Knox was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knox pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knox slips a straight right by Reed.
Reed really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Knox throws a sloppy head kick
and Reed counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reed throws a push kick but Knox slaps the foot to one side.
Knox throws a big counter head kick but Reed avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Knox misses with a looping left.
Reed takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Reed is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Reed avoids the head kick by Knox.
Reed wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Reed blocks a head kick by Knox.
Reed lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reed was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Reed tries to score with a low kick but Knox moves his leg out of the way.
Reed throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Knox.#ROC#Knox is rocked!
Reed is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Knox on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reed fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A combination from Reed does no damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reed misses with a low kick.
A solid body kick from Reed. #T4#
The fighters circling - Reed throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Reed, as that shot connected.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reed.
Knox moves out of range of the body kick from Reed.
Knox throws a fast counter high kick but Reed manages to duck under it in time.
Reed throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it.
Reed defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
Knox slips under a jab.
Knox thuds a left hand into Reed's body.
Knox throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Reed wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox tries a head kick but it misses.
Knox walks into a jab.
Reed throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Reed dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ben Reed's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Reed misses the jab.
Reed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knox can do to turn this around?
Knox throws a lazy head kick
enabling Reed to counter with a crisp jab.
Knox moves out of range of the body kick.
Reed misses with a hook
and Knox counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Reed is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Reed's jab looks to have found its range, popping Knox under the eye.
Knox misses with a straight left.
Knox pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reed blocks a head kick by Knox.
Reed scores with a jab to the head.
Knox is still on wobbly legs! Can Reed finish him?
Reed is looking to land body kicks.
Knox seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox throws a sloppy head kick and Reed moves out of range easily.
Reed connects with a jab.
Knox throws a head kick that misses.
Reed is looking to counter with head kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Knox misses.
Reed throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Knox's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Reed connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Knox scrambles back to his feet.
Reed avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Reed throws a sloppy head kick and Knox moves out of range easily.
Reed lands a slapping body shot.
Knox tries a head kick but it misses.
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reed.
Knox raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Reed connects with a high kick.
Reed avoids the head kick by Knox.
Knox throws a big shot that misses.
Reed misses with a body kick.
Reed throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Knox misses with a head kick.
Knox pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Decent striking displayed by Reed there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reed manages to avoid it.
Reed cracks Knox with a good jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Knox might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Reed has got the better of the exchanges.
Knox closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Reed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Reed! Knox is out on his feet! Reed rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Knox is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Knox is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Reed!
Ben Reed retains his middleweight title!
Kappa Knox spoke after the fight, saying '"If you haven't lost in this sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet." (Matt Hughes)'.

Event: Grunge 43: Pearl Jam
Date: May 01, 2021

#R1#
Knox throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Privilege to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Privilege misses.
Privilege pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab by Knox.
Knox connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Privilege has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marijuana Gardens in the buildup to the fight.
A punch lands to the side of Knox 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Privilege connects with a good right hand that stumbles Knox. Knox circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Privilege connects with a body shot.
Privilege avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Privilege bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circle, before Knox throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Privilege's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Knox lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Kappa Knox!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Kappa Knox made sure he mentioned Money Inc. (160Q with Proof ) 165$ , along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: KOM Middleweights Semi Finals
Date: Mar 14, 2021

#R1#
Yonic misses with a shot to the body
and Knox counters with a right hand to the body.
Boss Yonic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Yonic does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Yonic was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Knox.
Knox takes a swing at Yonic's ribcage but misses.
Yonic misses with a hook.
It seemed like Knox was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yonic throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
Yonic's corner calls for a 1-2. Yonic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Knox tries to clinch there but Yonic circles away.
Yonic misses with a body shot.
Yonic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yonic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yonic misses the jab.
Yonic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
Yonic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Yonic darts in and clinches Knox up against the cage.
Yonic lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
A short uppercut from Yonic.
A short right from Knox on the inside. #BC2#
Knox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yonic throws a hook but Knox blocks it.
Yonic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Knox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox swings for the body but Yonic moves out of range.
Yonic lands a jab.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Yonic.
Yonic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Yonic.
Yonic misses with an uppercut.
Yonic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knox connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yonic misses with a hook
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Yonic misses with a shot to the body
and Knox makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Yonic walks into a straight right hand from Knox.#CUT2#It looks like Boss Yonic has been cut.
Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yonic.
Yonic misses with a body punch
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yonic lands a jab to the nose.
Yonic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Knox can pounce on him.
An inside leg kick lands from Knox.
Yonic missing with a left hand there. Knox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yonic misses with a body punch
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yonic.
A lazy left from Yonic finds it's target.
Knox slips a jab from Yonic.
Yonic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
Yonic swings widly with a right hand
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Knox scoring well with a low kick there.
Yonic misses with a right hand
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
Yonic misses with a body shot.
Yonic misses with a hook
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knox has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Yonic cracks Knox with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Yonic throws a lazy uppercut
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yonic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yonic lands a jab to the nose.
A telegraphed right hand from Yonic misses the target.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Yonic throws a right hand that misses
and Knox counters with a nice kick to the body.
Yonic is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Yonic misses with a jab to the body
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knox has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Yonic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yonic misses with a lunging right hand
and Knox counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
Knox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yonic swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yonic ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Yonic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yonic just misses with a punch to the body.
Yonic misses with a shot to the body
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yonic throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
Knox throws a head kick that misses.
A punch lands to the side of Knox 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Knox tests Yonic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yonic moves in looking to clinch but Knox pushes him off.
Knox pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yonic thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kappa Knox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Boss Yonic's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Yonic looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knox! But no joy.
Yonic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Yonic misses with a left hand
and Knox counters with a good, hard body kick but Yonic shrugs it off.
Knox has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yonic throws a poor cross that misses
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knox fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yonic on the side of the head.
Yonic throws a jab when Knox was well out of range.
Yonic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knox.#KD2#
Knox lands a big head kick that sends Yonic tumbling to the mat! Knox takes a step backwards and waves Yonic back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Yonic is rocked!#CUT2#Boss Yonic's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox fakes the body blow, causing Yonic to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Yonic goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kappa Knox!
Kappa Knox made sure to mention his sponsor, Money Inc. (160Q with Proof ) 165$ in his post fight interview.
Boss Yonic spoke after the fight, saying 'Oh rats.'.

Event: MMMA Kings of Madness 8(MW)
Date: Feb 21, 2021

#R1#
Saric connects with a good right hand that stumbles Knox. Knox circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Saric scores with a one two! Knox had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A jab from Saric finds it's way through Knox's defenses.
Knox feints and then cracks Saric's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Saric down.
Saric takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Saric.
Saric misses with an uppercut
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saric fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
It looked like Knox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Saric takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Saric fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Saric is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Saric looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
Knox moves away from the strike by Saric.
Saric just misses with a punch to the body.
Saric takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Saric misses with a lunging right hand
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
Saric misses with a jab to the body
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Valentin Saric has been cut.
Saric lands a nice looking body shot.
Saric tries for a takedown but Knox circles away easily
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Saric shoots in for a takedown but Knox shows good takedown defense.
Knox definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circling - Saric throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saric.
Saric swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saric takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #ROC#Saric is rocked!
Saric rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knox counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Saric is still on wobbly legs! Can Knox finish him?
Saric looks winded!
Knox ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Saric out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kappa Knox!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Kappa Knox made sure he mentioned Money Inc. (160Q with Proof ) 165$ , along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: MMMA Kings of Madness 2(MW)
Date: Jan 31, 2021

#R1#
Knox slaps away a takedown attempt from Lawrence, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lawrence pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lawrence throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
John Lawrence seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox moves forwards but Lawrence connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Knox bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lawrence has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Lawrence misses with a straight left.
Lawrence thumps Knox with a low kick.
Lawrence finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Knox connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence slips a straight right by Knox.
Knox throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lawrence drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Knox defends it well.
Lawrence throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lawrence scores with a jab. Knox acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lawrence sizes up Knox with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Lawrence wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A big left from Lawrence misses.
Lawrence has his takedown stuffed
and Knox counters with a thumping low kick.
Kappa Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lawrence scores with a jab. Knox acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lawrence checks a low kick from Knox.#CL2#
Lawrence moves into the clinch successfully.
Lawrence works on Knox's body with a couple of short punches.#TD2#
Lawrence pulls guard effortlessly.
Knox postures up. #SUB2#
Lawrence looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Knox sitting in guard here, content to control.
Knox has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Lawrence is looking for a triangle here but Knox uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T2#
Lawrence tries to buck Knox off but Knox is having none of it.
Knox definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Knox controls the position.
Lawrence is trying to get back to half guard.
Knox controlling from side mount.
Lawrence tries to bench press Knox off him but Knox keeps the position.
Knox tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lawrence's legs.
Knox working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Lawrence is looking for a sweep.
Knox working away.
Lawrence gets back to half guard.
Knox looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lawrence tries to get to full guard but Knox has control of the leg.
Lawrence regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lawrence is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lawrence looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lawrence bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Knox's guard. #REVB#
Lawrence in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Knox preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lawrence throws a big right hand that misses.
Knox is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lawrence is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lawrence throwing strikes from guard but Knox blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lawrence connects with a couple of short punches.
Lawrence looking to pass the guard.
Lawrence is stalling in the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Lawrence dominated that round.
That's time! Knox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A jab from Lawrence does it's job there.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Lawrence has his takedown stuffed
and Knox makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#CL2#
Lawrence gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Knox prevents the takedown attempt. #BC#
Knox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lawrence has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lawrence scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lawrence doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lawrence finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Knox checks a leg kick.
Lawrence throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Lawrence misses with a kick to the body.
Lawrence misses the shot to the body.
Knox appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Lawrence throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knox throwing a counter right hand but Lawrence manages to avoid it.
Lawrence tries to work over Knox's front leg with a kick but Knox checks it.
Lawrence misses with a hook.
Knox on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lawrence throws a leg kick which misses Knox's front leg but catches the back leg as Knox tries to avoid it.
Lawrence swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lawrence just manages to avoid it.
Lawrence misses with a leg kick
and Knox counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lawrence's knee momentarily.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lawrence.
Decent striking displayed by Lawrence there.
Knox with the inside leg kick.
Lawrence moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2#
Lawrence jabs Knox right on the nose. Knox blinks but takes it well.
Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lawrence throws out the jab.
Knox is looking to counter punch.
Lawrence jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lawrence looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Knox takes a kick to the side of the head.#CL2#
Lawrence moves into range and clinches up with Knox.
Lawrence is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Knox pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kappa Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Lawrence.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knox working aggressively here.
Lawrence jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Knox walks away with a smile on his face. Lawrence gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lawrence looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lawrence.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lawrence waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knox.#T3#
Lawrence tests Knox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lawrence moves out of range as Knox strikes.
Lawrence connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lawrence misses with a kick to the body.
Knox is looking to counter with head kicks.
Lawrence misses with a lunging right hand
and Knox counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lawrence pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Knox takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice sprawl there from Knox as Lawrence shoots in.
Knox lands with a thumping leg kick.
Knox paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lawrence misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
A big left from Knox misses.
A left lands for Lawrence.#T4#
Knox leaves Lawrence with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox misses with the body kick
and Lawrence counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Lawrence misses.
Lawrence throws out a leg kick but Knox moves out of range and Lawrence only half commits.
A clash of legs there as Lawrence blocks the low kick.
Lawrence uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
A telegraphed right hand from Lawrence misses the target.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Lawrence ducks down to avoid it.
Knox checks the leg kick.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Lawrence uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lawrence thuds his right hand into Knox's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Knox lands a slapping body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Lawrence showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Knox takes one to the side of the head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Knox. Lawrence shrugs it off though.
Lawrence scores with a shot to the body.
Lawrence throws the left hand but Knox avoids the punch easily.
Knox cracks Lawrence with a good jab.
Lawrence takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lawrence looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Knox is fending him off so far but Lawrence persists. Nope, Knox circles away and we're back to standing.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Lawrence was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Knox.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick by Lawrence misses
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lawrence keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
Knox throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Lawrence fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lawrence takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Knox appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Knox fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lawrence has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Knox blocks a jab.
Lawrence fails with the takedown
and Lawrence takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lawrence's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Knox scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lawrence throws out the jab.
Lawrence ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Lawrence moves into the clinch.#BC#
Knox breaks the clinch.
Knox jabs Lawrence right on the nose. Lawrence blinks but takes it well.#CL2#
Lawrence clinches up against the cage.#T2#
Lawrence fails to pull guard.
Kappa Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Lawrence.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Knox.
Knox makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lawrence goes for a takedown attempt but Knox pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lawrence takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lawrence misses with a hook. Knox ducked under it nicely.
Knox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knox misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Lawrence misses the target.
John Lawrence seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Knox does it's job there.
Lawrence will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Knox is looking for a counter combo.
Lawrence connects with a crisp jab.
Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lawrence throws out the jab.
Knox motions for Lawrence to come forward. Knox throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
John Lawrence is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lawrence takes a jab right on the kisser. #T3#
Knox comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lawrence with the inside leg kick.
Knox lands with a straight right. Lawrence didn't see that one coming.#ROC#Lawrence is rocked!
A jab from Knox misses.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lawrence.
Lawrence moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lawrence just misses with a punch to the body.
Lawrence tries to work over Knox's front leg with a kick but Knox checks it.
Knox looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Knox throws a hook but Lawrence avoids it easily.
Lawrence changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Knox connects with a right hand. Lawrence shakes it off.
Lawrence misses with a leg kick.
Lawrence throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lawrence shoots in but Knox avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4#
Lawrence has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Knox.
Kappa Knox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Lawrence darts in and clinches Knox up against the cage.
Knox lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lawrence tries to pull guard but Knox forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Knox makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knox displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lawrence up against the cage.
Lawrence being controlled against the cage.#BC#
Knox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kappa Knox showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lawrence 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Lawrence!
John Lawrence decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated Kappa Knox had this to say: '"If you haven't lost in this sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet." (Matt Hughes)'.

Event: TC 21 Smith vs O'Reilly
Date: Jan 02, 2021

#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Knox. #CL#
Beast closes the distance and pushes Knox back into the cage.
Knox blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Beast.
Knox wants to break free but Beast has control. #BC2#
Knox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knox stuffs the takedown attempt from Beast. Beast gets slowly back to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knox! But no joy.
Knox misses with a straight left.
Beast is looking to counter punch.
Knox lands a nice leg kick that just misses Beast's sensitive parts.
Dave Beast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast misses with a left hand
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beast moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
Beast swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Knox.
Beast shoots in but no luck this time. #T1#
Knox misses the jab.
Beast misses with a hook.
Knox throws a hook but Beast blocks it.
Beast throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knox counters with an inside leg kick.
Kappa Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice cross by Beast.#CL#
Beast has Knox up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Knox breaks the clinch.
Beast on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Knox. Knox obviously looking to wear him down.
Knox looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Beast thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beast throws a hook but Knox avoids it easily.#T2#
Beast throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Beast throws a hook but Knox blocks it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Knox.
Knox moves forwards but Beast connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox lands an overhand right.
Knox misses with a hook.
Beast uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Knox dips to his left and cracks Beast with an uppercut!
Knox blocks a jab.#CL#
Beast takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knox.
Beast misses with the head strike.
Beast misses with some punches. #T3#
Knox wants to break the clinch but can't.
Beast fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Beast.
Beast lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Knox or not.
Knox wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knox wants to break free but Beast has control.
Knox wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knox is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Knox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knox throws a wild body kick that Beast sees coming a mile off.
Knox throws a lazy uppercut
and Beast counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - Knox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beast dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot lands for Beast.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Beast jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beast takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Beast rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knox counters with a body kick that stops Beast in his tracks momentarily.
Beast throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch lands to the side of Knox 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That kick from Knox tenderised Beast's leg. Beast is trying to keep his angry face on.
Beast is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Knox like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Knox from another fist facial!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Beast!
A very excited looking Dave Beast made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Kappa Knox had this to say: '"If you haven't lost in this sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet." (Matt Hughes)'.

Event: FARTMMA 126
Date: Nov 28, 2020

#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Steele, as that shot connected.
Knox on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Steele swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Knox.
Steele takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Steele misses with a hook.
Steele throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
Steele misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Knox shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Knox throws a body punch but Steele moves out of range.
Steele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Steele lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Knox misses the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Steele.
Stanley Steele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Knox has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Steele wants to clinch up but Knox keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Steele takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Knox fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Steele has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Steele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Knox moves away from the strike by Steele.
Knox tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Steele is able to avoid easily.
Steele doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Steele moved out of range.
Knox takes one on the button.
A shot to the liver by Steele. Beautiful body shot.
Steele pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Knox back to the cage. Steele follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CL2#
Steele moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Steele.
Knox wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Steele tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Steele landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Knox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Steele lands with a straight right. Knox didn't see that one coming.
Knox swats away the attempt to clinch by Steele.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Steele misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Steele cracks Knox with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Knox scores with a jab. Steele acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Knox takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Steele misses with a straight left.
Knox drops his hands momentarily and Steele takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Steele is looking to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Steele misses the target.
Steele works Knox's body with a nice hook.#T3##CL2#
Knox tries to keep at a distance but Steele has taken the fight into the clinch.
Steele lands an uppercut.#BC#
Knox manages to break the clinch.
Steele throws the left hand but Knox avoids the punch easily.
Steele misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Steele moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Knox breaks the clinch.
Steele ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knox drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Steele is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
Knox connects with a solid leg kick.
Steele swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Steele fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Knox checks it well.
Knox misses with a kick to the body.
Knox throws a head kick that misses
and Steele counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Steele scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steele scores with a punch to the head.#ROC2#Knox is rocked!
Steele loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch.
Oh Knox is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knox throws a hook to the side of Steele's head but Steele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steele swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Knox seems to have got his legs back now.
A big left from Steele misses.
Knox walks into a straight right hand from Steele.
Steele moves out of range as Knox strikes.
Steele lands with a good body shot.
A punch combination from Steele misses.
Steele ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steele has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Knox.
Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steele throws out the jab.
Steele moves in looking to clinch but Knox pushes him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stanley Steele dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Knox misses with a few strikes there.
Steele misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.
Steele scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A chopping leg kick lands by Knox.
Knox throws a nice head kick!
Knox avoids the body shot from Steele.
Steele tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Knox counters with a left to the body.
Steele throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Knox on the side of the head.
Steele is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Knox tried to counter with a leg kick but Steele avoided it.
Steele throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Knox looks for the body kick but Steele saw that one coming.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steele.
Steele throws a right and a left that both miss.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A lazy body kick from Knox
enabling Steele to counter with a crisp jab.
Knox takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Steele jabs at Knox's body.
Steele is looking to clinch.
Knox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A cross from Knox lands.#CUT#It looks like Stanley Steele has been cut.
Steele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steele.
Knox half committed to a counter leg kick.
Steele misses the jab.
Steele loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch.
Knox is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2#
Steele scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Knox doesn't seem bothered though.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Steele moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Steele cracks a nice hook into Knox's ribs.
Knox moves out of range as Steele strikes.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Steele moved out of range.
Nice jab there from Steele.
Knox takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Steele misses with a shot to the body
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knox takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Steele misses with a wild body shot.
Steele has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steele swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knox takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Knox takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Steele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Steele.
Knox avoids the body shot from Steele.
Steele wants to clinch up but Knox keeps it at a distance.
Steele stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A swing and a miss from Knox.
Steele looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Steele throws a poor cross that misses
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stanley Steele seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steele moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Knox slips under a jab.
A jab from Steele misses.
Knox staying out of range there.
Steele throws a body shot but no joy.
Steele is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
Steele swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Steele punishes Knox's body with a nice straight punch.
Steele misses with a straight right.
Knox swinging wildly here.
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knox swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Steele looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steele. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice defenses there by Steele.
Steele looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Steele misses with a hook. Knox ducked under it nicely.
Steele throws a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Steele.
Knox is looking to land body kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stanley Steele showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Stanley Steele's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Steele dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steele throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Knox is looking to counter with a body kick.
Steele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Steele.
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knox swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Knox is looking to counter punch.
Steele works the jab nicely.
Steele connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Knox's hands.
Knox moves away from the strike by Steele.
Knox walks into a jab.
Steele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Knox blocks a jab.
Steele lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Knox throws a head kick but Steele moves out of range.
Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steele.#T1#
Knox rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knox fakes the leg kick and cracks Steele in the body.
Knox ducks right into an uppercut from Steele.
Knox connects with a body shot that sends Steele's belly button to the back.
Steele looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Knox keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick misses from Knox.
Steele takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Steele checks a leg kick.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Steele.
A jab from Steele misses.
Steele scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
Knox throws a shot to the body.
Knox with a nice calf kick.
Steele is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Steele pushes Knox up against the cage in a clinch.
Knox wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knox has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Knox wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steele lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knox on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC#
Knox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steele misses with a wild body shot.
It appears Knox was looking to counter with a kick there.
Steele swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Knox is looking to counter with a body kick.
A jab from Steele finds it's way through Knox's defenses. #T3#
Knox has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Steele finds it's way round the side to connect with Knox's head.
Steele scores with a nice right hand.
Knox swats away the attempt to clinch by Steele.
A shot to the body from Steele misses
and Knox makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Steele really felt that one!
Knox throws a hook but Steele avoids it easily.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steele moves away.
Knox moves away from the strike by Steele.
Steele has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Knox finds it's way round the side to connect with Steele's head.
Steele misses with a body shot.
Knox tried to score with a low kick but Steele checks it.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4#
Knox wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Knox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Steele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox throwing a counter right hand but Steele manages to avoid it.
Steele throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Knox stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steele's jab looks to have found its range, popping Knox under the eye.
Steele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Steele scores with a shot to the body.
Knox checks the leg kick nicely there.
Steele throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it.
And Knox counters with a quick kick to the body but Steele blocks it.
Steele lands with a good body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stanley Steele really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stanley Steele's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Steele looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Knox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Steele lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Knox at a distance.
Knox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knox takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Steele throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
Steele's jab looks to have found its range, popping Knox under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele tests Knox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Steele lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Knox slips under a jab.#T1#
Steele wants to clinch.
Knox misses the body punch
and Steele counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knox takes one on the button.
Steele is looking to clinch.
Steele takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Steele just misses with a punch to the body.
Steele cracks a nice hook into Knox's ribs.
Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steele throws out the jab.
And Knox counters with a quick kick to the body but Steele blocks it.
Steele throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Knox swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Steele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steele feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Knoxs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T2#
Jab by Steele.
Steele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Knox misses with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steele rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knox counters with a leg kick.
Knox goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Steele slips a straight right by Knox.
Knox walks into a straight right hand from Steele.
Steele misses with a looping right.
Steele fails in his attempt to clinch.
Knox looks to throw a body kick
and Steele cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Steele throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knox lands with a good body shot.#T3#
Knox moves out of range as Steele strikes.
Steele lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Steele throws a hook but Knox avoids it easily.
Steele looks to land a left hand but Knox moved out of range nicely.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox connects with a good right hand that stumbles Steele. Steele circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Knox scores with a body shot.
Steele throws a hook but Knox blocks it.#CL2#
Steele gets a clinch.
Knox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Steeles head.
Steele is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Knox on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #TD2#
Steele jumps into guard, dragging Knox to the mat.
Steele being controlled here, momentarily. #T4##SUB2#
Steele escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Knox gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox looking to sit in guard and control but Steele gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Steele trying to control but Knox is working from the bottom.
Steele missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Steele is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stanley Steele dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Stanley Steele's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
A cross from Steele lands.
Steele tries to clinch but Knox moves out of range.
Knox misses with a looping right.
Steele throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.
Steele getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Steele throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steele scores with a shot to the body.
Knox scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox slips a straight right by Steele.
Steele throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steele misses the body punch
and Steele takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Steele is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
Steele lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Steele tries to clinch but Knox moves out of range.
Knox was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Steele misses with a left hand
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
Steele connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A big right from Steele misses.
Steele tries to clinch up but Knox circles away and keeps his distance.
Steele misses with a looping left.
Steele scores with a nice right hand.
Steele just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Steele misses with a looping right.
Knox looks for the body kick but Steele saw that one coming. #T2#
Knox throws a body punch but Steele moves out of range.
Steele digs a good body shot into Knox's ribs.
Steele scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Steele tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steele misses with a body shot.
Steele looks to land a left hand but Knox moved out of range 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!
Steele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steele misses the shot to the body.
Steele jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knox looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Steele.
Steele changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Steele avoids a kick to the body. #T3#
Knox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steele digs a good hook to Knox's body.
Knox looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steele.
Steele works Knox's body with a nice hook.
Knox walks into a left hand.
Steele throws a jab when Knox was well out of range.
Steele throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Steele.
Steele throws a jab when Knox was well out of range.
Steele blocks a jab.
Steele misses with a hook to the body
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
The fighters circling - Steele throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knox connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Steele connects with a nice looking jab.
Kappa Knox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steele.
Steele takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steele checks a leg kick nicely.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Knox.
Knox avoids the body shot from Steele.
Steele throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#That has opened up Stanley Steele's cut even more.
Knox lands a jab to Steele's midsection.
Sloppy strikes from Knox. Those never looked like landing.
Steele scores with the left hand. Knox knows he should have avoided that one.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 45:50
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 45:50
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stanley Steele! Stanley Steele retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Stanley Steele thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Kappa Knox stepped up to the mic, saying '"If you haven't lost in this sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet." (Matt Hughes)'.

Event: FARTMMA 122
Date: Oct 24, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kulik lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kulik cracks Knox with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vasiliy Kulik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kulik lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kulik steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Knox. That one must have hurt.
Kulik's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kulik duly obliges.
Kulik misses with a hook. Knox ducked under it nicely.
Kulik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
Kulik lands a jab to Knox's midsection.
Kulik dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kulik throws out the jab.
Knox throws a chopping leg kick but Kulik manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kulik lands the left hand.
Kulik throws a sloppy head kick and Knox moves out of range easily.
Kulik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kulik fails to land with a series of punches.
Kulik rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kulik avoids the head kick by Knox.
Kulik scores with a one two! Knox had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kulik is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kulik goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
An inside leg kick lands from Knox.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
A head kick misses from Kulik.
Knox misses with a straight left.
Knox scores with a sloppy right hand. Kulik should have avoided that one.
Knox swings for the body but Kulik moves out of range.
Kulik lands a jab-cross combination.
Kulik misses with a kick to the body.
Knox goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Knox pushes Kulik away with a front kick.
Knox looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kulik dodges the punch combination from Knox.
Kulik lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Knox at a distance.
Knox looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kulik tries a head kick but it misses.
Kulik throws a hook but Knox blocks it.
Kulik walks into a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kulik looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kulik looks to land a body kick but Knox moved away.#T2##KD#
Knox drops Kulik with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kulik looks back up at him and smiles so Knox waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Kulik is rocked!
A lazy body kick from Kulik
and Knox makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kulik is still on wobbly legs! Can Knox finish him?
Kulik looks winded!
Nice defenses there by Kulik.
Nice straight punches there by Kulik. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kulik.
Kulik seems to have recovered his senses.
Knox lands a body shot.
Knox cracks Kulik with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Knox is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Knox shuts the power down on Kulik. Lights out, game over! Knox is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kappa Knox!
During a confident post fight interview, Kappa Knox thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: FARTMMA 115
Date: Sep 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rinaldi shoots in but Knox avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Knox throws a shot to the body.
Rinaldi has his takedown stuffed
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rinaldi shoots in and drives through. Knox sprawls well.
Kappa Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Rinaldi.
Rinaldi ducks right into an uppercut from Knox. #CUT#It looks like Sam Rinaldi has been cut.
The fighters circling - Rinaldi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knox chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've been told by Knox's head coaches at Underground Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rinaldi shoots in looking for a takedown but Knox manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rinaldi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Knox stuffs the takedown attempt from Rinaldi. Rinaldi gets slowly back to his feet.
Knox takes a swing at Rinaldi's ribcage but misses.
Sam Rinaldi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rinaldi shoots in looking for a takedown but Knox manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rinaldi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T1#
Rinaldi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knox ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rinaldi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Knox defends it nicely.
Rinaldi looks winded!
Rinaldi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Knox sprawls well. Knox wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rinaldi gets slowly back to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.
Knox uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Knox lands a slapping body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Knox scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#That has opened up Sam Rinaldi's cut even more.#T2#
Knox moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD#
Knox sends Rinaldi crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Knox is motioning to the referee to let Rinaldi up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Rinaldi is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Sam Rinaldi's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Rinaldi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Knox as he jumps to the side.
Rinaldi is still on wobbly legs! Can Knox finish him?#TD2#
Rinaldi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Knox's half guard.
Rinaldi seems to have recovered his senses.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rinaldi in particular looking to stall.
Knox wants to control but Rinaldi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rinaldi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rinaldi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Knox wants to improve his position but Rinaldi is controlling well. #T3#
Knox regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Rinaldi.
Rinaldi landing some decent shots from guard.
Rinaldi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rinaldi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rinaldi is looking to work some ground and pound but Knox has wrist control.
Rinaldi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rinaldi throwing strikes from guard but Knox blocks nicely.
Rinaldi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Knox has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
Knox lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Rinaldi working for a triangle but Knox defends it easily.
Rinaldi being controlled here, momentarily.
Rinaldi working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kappa Knox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sam Rinaldi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Rinaldi misses with a wild body shot.
Rinaldi with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Rinaldi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Knox manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Knox utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rinaldi postures up in Knox's guard and throws a big left but Knox blocks it.
Knox avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rinaldi throws an elbow that misses. Knox uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rinaldi's guard. Nice move by Knox!#REVR#
Rinaldi is trying to control the position but Knox postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Rinaldi is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T1#
Rinaldi wants to sweep but no luck.
Rinaldi controls Knox momentarily but Knox frees himself.
Knox won't allow Rinaldi to sweep him here.
Rinaldi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rinaldi is trying to control the position but Knox postures up. #SUB2#
Rinaldi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Knox defends well.#SUB2#
Rinaldi looking for subs off his back but Knox has passed one foot through into half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rinaldi tries to roll over but Knox keeps him under control.
Knox is taking a breather. Rinaldi 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.
Rinaldi trying to hold on to Knox's head to control him but Knox postures up.
Knox content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Rinaldi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Knox sprawls well. Knox wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rinaldi gets slowly back to his feet.
A low kick lands for Knox. #CL2#
Rinaldi clinches.
Knox lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rinaldi looking for a takedown.
Kappa Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Rinaldi.#BC#
Knox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Knox throws a right and a left that Rinaldi avoids nicely.
Rinaldi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rinaldi fails with a takedown attempt. #T4#
Rinaldi shoots for a takedown but Knox saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Knox feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Knox fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rinaldi shoots for a takedown but Knox saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Knox misses with an uppercut. Rinaldi saw that one coming.#TD2#
Rinaldi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rinaldi is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox has his hands on Rinaldi's head, controlling the position.
Knox tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Knox avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knox is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Knox continues to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kappa Knox dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sam Rinaldi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Rinaldi tries for a takedown but Knox circles away easily
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rinaldi shoots in for a takedown but Knox shows good takedown defense.
Rinaldi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Knox's waist but Knox gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rinaldi off to one side.
Kappa Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Rinaldi.
Rinaldi misses with a hook
and Knox counters with a left to the body.
A jab from Knox finds it's way through Rinaldi's defenses. #TD2#
Rinaldi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Knox manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rinaldi won't allow Knox to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox is pulling down on Rinaldi's head to control his posture.
Knox is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rinaldi throws an elbow that misses. Knox uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rinaldi's guard. Nice move by Knox!#REVR##T1#
Rinaldi keeping full guard, as Knox tries to pass.
Knox stays in close to Rinaldi's body and controls the position.
Rinaldi wants to sweep here but Knox controlling him for the moment.
Knox engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sam Rinaldi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rinaldi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rinaldi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rinaldi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Knox is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Knox has momentary wrist control but Rinaldi slips an elbow through the middle.
Knox utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rinaldi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Knox tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Knox looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rinaldi trying to control the position from guard on top but Knox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rinaldi landing with the ground and pound.
Knox preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rinaldi throws an elbow that misses. Knox uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rinaldi's guard. Nice move by Knox!#REVR##SUB2#
Rinaldi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T4#
Knox not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kappa Knox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Rinaldi working for a triangle but Knox defends it easily.
Rinaldi looking for a sweep. Not yet Rinaldi, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knox showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kappa Knox.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Knox, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: FARTMMA 108
Date: Jul 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Knox there as he acknowledges the shot.
Knox misses with an uppercut.
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.
Knox jabs Edmonds to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Edmonds throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Knox counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Edmonds keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Edmonds stalks Knox and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Knox's face. Knox staggers backwards, shaken.
Nice sprawl there from Knox as Edmonds shoots in.
Edmonds looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
Knox misses with a looping left.
Knox misses with a hook.
Edmonds fails with the takedown.
Edmonds connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Edmonds throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Knox on the side of the head.
Knox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Edmonds.
Knox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Edmonds.
Knox takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Edmonds scores with a punch to the head.
Edmonds tests Knox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big left from Edmonds misses.
Knox wants to land a leg kick but Edmonds is out of range.
It looked like Edmonds wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Edmonds throws an off balance right hand
and Knox counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Edmonds.
John Edmonds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edmonds's jab looks to have found its range, popping Knox under the eye.
Edmonds uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.#T2#
Edmonds looks to land a left hand but Knox moved out of range nicely.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edmonds.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knox! But no joy.
Knox looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Edmonds is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Edmonds misses the target.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Edmonds swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Knox stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Knox wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Edmonds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edmonds slips a jab from Knox.
Knox darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Edmonds fails with a takedown attempt.
A big right from Edmonds misses.
Edmonds checks the leg kick.
Edmonds is looking to counter punch.
Edmonds swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Knox counters with a low kick, right behind Edmonds 's knee. #T3#
Edmonds misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knox! But no joy.
Edmonds doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
Knox thumps Edmonds with a low kick.
Kappa Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Edmonds scores with a jab to the jaw.
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Edmonds.
Edmonds throws a poor cross that misses
and Knox counters with a thumping low kick.
Knox has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Edmonds moves out of range of the leg kick from Knox.
Edmonds scores with a nice right hand.
Edmonds swings widly with a right hand
and Knox counters with a nice leg kick.
Edmonds throws a leg kick but Knox sees it coming and moves out of range. #TD#
Edmonds shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Edmonds showed some decent athleticism there. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Edmonds is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Edmonds is working for a kimura but Knox is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Edmonds is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that John Edmonds will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Edmonds throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Knox's waist but Knox gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Edmonds off to one side.
Knox swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Edmonds fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Edmonds was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Edmonds rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Edmonds misses with a wild combination.
It seemed like Knox was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knox misses with an uppercut. Edmonds saw that one coming.
Edmonds throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox slips a jab and a cross from Edmonds.
Edmonds connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Knox stuns Edmonds with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Knox lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#TD#
Edmonds shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Knox is trying to defend but Edmonds finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Edmonds wants to pass to mount but Knox is defending the position.
Knox manages to get to full guard.
Edmonds preventing the sweep.
Edmonds trying to control but Knox is working from the bottom.
Edmonds is fighting to break Knox's control of his arms but Knox is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Edmonds stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knox swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Edmonds preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Edmonds looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Knox feints a counter leg kick.
Edmonds is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T3#
Knox pivots, looking for a leg kick but Edmonds is out of range and Knox settles back down.
Edmonds lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #TD#
Edmonds bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Edmonds is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Knox has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Edmonds goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Knox rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Edmonds's guard! Nice work there by Knox!
Knox engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4##SUB#
Edmonds looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Knox has picked Edmonds up and slammed him! Edmonds can't keep hold of the triangle and Knox manages to pass to side control!
Edmonds tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Knox controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Edmonds tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Knox wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that John Edmonds will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Knox misses with a body shot.
Edmonds swings away with a body shot that misses
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Edmonds fails to land with a series of punches.
Edmonds waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knox.
Edmonds takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A solid leg kick lands there for Knox.
Knox fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Edmonds looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Knox attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Knox scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Edmonds scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Edmonds is looking to take a break and control but Knox is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Knox tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Edmonds wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Edmonds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knox keeps working. #SUB#
Edmonds tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Edmonds has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Knox tries to bench press Edmonds off him but Edmonds keeps the position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Knox is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Edmonds wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Knox, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Edmonds looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knox prevents Edmonds from moving into mount. #T3#
Knox is not content to let Edmonds control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice shot lands for Knox.
Edmonds lands a slapping body shot.
Kappa Knox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An inside leg kick lands from Knox.
Knox scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Knox lands a leg kick that knocks Edmonds off balance momentarily.
Knox gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Edmonds.#TD#
Edmonds closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Edmonds works his way into full mount!
John Edmonds is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Knox is refusing to be controlled, as Edmonds sits in half guard.
Knox slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Knox wants to sweep here but Edmonds controlling him for the moment.
Edmonds wants to pass the guard but Knox is keeping the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to John Edmonds.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Edmonds, 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: FARTMMA 103
Date: Jun 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Souza throws a hook but Knox avoids it easily.
Knox slips under a jab from De Souza.
De Souza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Souza throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Knox tries to counter by clinching up but De Souza breaks away and moves out of range.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Souza.
Knox was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
De Souza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from De Souza.
Knox swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
De Souza shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and De Souza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knox walks into a stiff left hand from De Souza.
Knox has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
De Souza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right-left combo lands from Knox.
De Souza lands a really nice looking cross but Knox seems unphased.
A punch combination from Knox misses.
De Souza feints the counter takedown.
Knox avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Knox on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Knox throws a leg kick which misses De Souza's front leg but catches the back leg as De Souza tries to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for De Souza.
De Souza looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Knox is looking for a counter combo.
De Souza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
De Souza misses the shot to the body.
Knox appears to be looking for a big counter.
De Souza misses the jab.
A jab from Knox finds it's way through De Souza's defenses.
De Souza throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Souza misses with a few strikes there.
Knox is looking to counter the offense by De Souza and move into the clinch.
Knox feints and then cracks De Souza's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow De Souza down.
De Souza fails with a takedown attempt.
Kappa Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rogerio De Souza.#T2#
Knox uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before De Souza has time to react.
De Souza misses with a wild body shot.
Knox is looking to counter punch.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from De Souza.
Knox appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rogerio De Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by De Souza. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Souza throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Knox smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
De Souza shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sloppy strikes from De Souza. Those never looked like landing.
De Souza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Knox is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from De Souza.
De Souza tries to score a power double leg takedown but Knox sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten De Souza somewhat.
Knox throwing a counter right hand but De Souza manages to avoid it.
De Souza throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T3#
De Souza takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
De Souza throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Souza throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Horrible takedown attempt by De Souza or perhaps it was just good defense by Knox, which made it look bad.
Knox fires out a quick counter leg kick but De Souza just manages to avoid it.
No joy there for De Souza, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Souza. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kappa Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Souza misses with a looping right.
De Souza is trying hard to land a takedown here. Knox sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Knox lands a nice leg kick that just misses De Souza's sensitive parts.
Knox scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Souza. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Souza tries to score a power double leg takedown but Knox sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten De Souza somewhat.#T4#
De Souza looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Knox swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
De Souza misses with a combination
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Souza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knox went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
De Souza jabs Knox to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from De Souza misses the target.
De Souza defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
De Souza tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Knox looks to throw the jab but De Souza is out of range.
Knox moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Knox buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
De Souza throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.
Knox appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
De Souza looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Knox avoids the body shot from De Souza.
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kappa Knox will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
De Souza pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Souza throws a right and a left that both miss.
De Souza dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Souza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from De Souza.
It looked like Knox was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from De Souza.
De Souza lands with a good body shot.
Knox darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
De Souza throws a predictable looking body shot
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Souza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
De Souza misses with a body shot.
De Souza takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Souza misses with a straight right.
Knox with a nice calf kick.
De Souza throws the left hand but Knox avoids the punch easily.
De Souza lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knox circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
De Souza lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Knox at a distance.
Knox misses with a series of wild punches.
Knox paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#TD2#
De Souza shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Knox napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Knox is looking to reverse the position.
De Souza working away.#SUB2#
De Souza tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no De Souza has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
De Souza throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
De Souza working the ground and pound but Knox is defending the strikes. #T2#
De Souza misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB2#
De Souza looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Knox is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Knox is controlling De Souza's position as best he can from this difficult position.
De Souza wants to control but Knox is keeping him busy.
Knox is pressing down on De Souza's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Souza pushes down on Knox's leg and manages to get into half guard.
De Souza trying to pass the guard but Knox defending well.
Knox is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3##SUB2#
De Souza is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Knox has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Knox is defending against the submission attempts here by De Souza.
Knox is not content to let De Souza control the position.
Knox is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knox trying to hold on to De Souza's head to control him but De Souza postures up. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Knox is doing well to control the position and prevent De Souza from advancing to side control.
De Souza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knox keeps working.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Knox holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
De Souza misses with a right hand
and Knox counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
De Souza throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Souza takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Knox lands a front kick.
De Souza tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Knox defends well and De Souza ends up having to push Knox into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A swing and a miss from De Souza.
Knox is looking to counter punch.
De Souza is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Knox rather than just go for the knockout.
De Souza throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rogerio De Souza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
De Souza takes a shot to the body in his stride.
De Souza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knox.
De Souza misses with a right hand
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Souza just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from De Souza.
Knox uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Knox dodges the punch combination from De Souza.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox throws a right and a left that both miss.
De Souza misses with a body shot.
De Souza fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Knox tests De Souza's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from De Souza misses the target.
A quick step to the side and Knox tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Souza darts in looking for a takedown but Knox gets double underhooks and turns De Souza into the cage.
Knox changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
De Souza misses with a wild body shot.
De Souza misses with an uppercut.
De Souza shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Knox counters with a good, hard body kick but De Souza shrugs it off.
De Souza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
De Souza stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Knox.
A punch combination from De Souza misses.
De Souza walks into a left hand.
De Souza tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
De Souza misses with a hook. Knox ducked under it nicely.
Knox throwing a counter right hand but De Souza manages to avoid it.
De Souza tries for a takedown but Knox sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Knox tried to counter with a leg kick but De Souza avoided it.
Kappa Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rogerio De Souza.#T2#
Knox fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. De Souza looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
De Souza throws a body shot but no joy.
De Souza fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Knox avoids it really well and circles away.
De Souza misses the body punch
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Souza throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox lands a nice looking body shot.
De Souza has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Knox works over De Souza's head and body with a nice combination.
A big left from De Souza misses.
De Souza scores with a body shot.
Kappa Knox is winning the standup battle so far.
Decent striking displayed by Knox there.#TD2#
Knox gets caught napping as De Souza dives in and scores a takedown. Knox manages to retain guard.#T3#
Knox controlling the position.
De Souza wants to pass the guard but Knox is keeping the position.
Knox is adopting a defensive guard.
Knox wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as De Souza accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
De Souza looking to pass the guard.
De Souza postures up. #SUB2#
De Souza drops back, looking for a kneebar! Knox looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Knox looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Knox! #REVR##T4#
Knox just content to control the position.
De Souza gets back to half guard.
Knox is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Rogerio De Souza has got the better of the ground game so far.
The fighters are battling for position here. De Souza manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
De Souza is looking to cinch up a triangle. Knox throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to De Souza's body to avoid the submission. De Souza has instead reached around Knox's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! De Souza arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rogerio De Souza!
Our winner, Rogerio De Souza, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: FARTMMA 96
Date: Apr 25, 2020

#R1#
Bronco misses with a wild body shot.
Bronco swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Johnny Bronco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bronco swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bronco shoots for a double leg takedown but Knox sprawls well. He's pushed Bronco's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bronco misses with a looping left.
Bronco throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knox counters with a leg kick.
Bronco misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Bronco closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Knox's guard.
Bronco throws an elbow that misses. Knox uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bronco's guard. Nice move by Knox!#REVR##SUB2#
Bronco looking for a guillotine here but Knox defends easily.
Bronco 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##T1#
Knox controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Knox is staying active underneath Bronco, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bronco wants to pass to mount but Knox is defending the position.
Bronco missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Knox is concentrating on defense, preventing Bronco from advancing position.
Bronco missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Knox is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bronco scores with a couple of nice shots.
Knox won't allow Bronco to pass to mount.
Bronco perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Bronco is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bronco thows a huge punch but Knox dodges it nicely. #T2#
Bronco thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Bronco is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Knox moves into full guard.
Bronco throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Knox works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bronco is looking to work some ground and pound but Knox has wrist control.#SUB2#
Bronco postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Knox is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bronco, into his guard. #REVR#
Knox stopping the sweep attempt from Bronco.#T3##SUB2#
Bronco has his foot on Knox's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Knox works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Bronco has his foot on Knox's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Knox works his way back into a safe position though.
Knox trying to control the position from guard on top but Bronco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Bronco is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Knox trying to control the position from guard on top but Bronco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bronco working a defensive guard here.
Knox slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Knox will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Bronco has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Knox can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bronco keeping full guard, as Knox tries to pass. #SUB2#
Bronco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Knox doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Knox manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bronco looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bronco 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#
Bronco scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bronco has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Knox keeps control of the position for the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Bronco dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Knox gets caught napping as Bronco dives in and scores a takedown. Knox manages to retain guard.
Knox wants to sweep but no luck.
Bronco trying to control the position from guard on top but Knox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bronco postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bronco advances to half guard.
Bronco moves into full mount! Knox won't be happy about that! #SUB2#
Bronco goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Knox turns into him and now he's in Bronco's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Knox wants to control from the top but Bronco keeps moving. #SUB2#
Bronco had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Knox defends it easily.
Bronco looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Knox puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bronco is looking for a sweep. Knox is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bronco is trying to maintain the position but Knox is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Bronco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Knox prevents Bronco from improving his position.
Bronco is looking to control Knox's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bronco avoid being mounted?
Knox trying to control the pace.
Bronco wants to control but Knox passes into side.
You can see the frustration on Bronco's face as Knox controls the position. #T3#
Knox has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bronco tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bronco gets back to half guard.
Bronco trying to hold on to Knox's head to control him but Knox postures up.
Bronco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bronco is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnny Bronco has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bronco slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bronco has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bronco looking to control but Knox passes into half guard. #T4#
Well, if Knox is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bronco is pressing down on Knox's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knox wants to control from the top but Bronco keeps moving.
Bronco manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Knox manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Bronco 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’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Johnny Bronco will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3##TD2#
Bronco shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Knox wants to sweep here but Bronco controlling him for the moment.
Bronco landing with the ground and pound.
Bronco working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Knox's head.
Bronco trying to control the position from guard on top but Knox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Knox working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bronco.
Knox not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bronco throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Knox controls Bronco momentarily but Bronco frees himself.
Bronco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knox swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bronco is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bronco trying to control the position from guard on top but Knox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bronco throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bronco pushes down on Knox's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bronco tries to pass to full mount but Knox defends it. #SUB2#
Bronco is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #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.
Bronco throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Bronco seems to be looking for submissions.
Knox won't allow Bronco to pass to mount.
Knox tries to get to full guard but Bronco has control of the leg.
Bronco moves nicely into side control.
Bronco trying to control the position but Knox is working away.
Bronco tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T3#
Bronco in side control, throwing shots but Knox defends. #SUB2#
Bronco tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bronco has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bronco postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bronco misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bronco throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB2#
Bronco tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bronco advances nicely into full mount. #T4#
Bronco unloads with some shots from mount but Knox bucks and avoids them well.
Bronco looking to ground and pound but Knox is blocking nicely.
Bronco misses with a head shot.
Knox is squirming around, avoiding Bronco's attempts to control the action.
Knox manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Knox, under a barage of strikes from Bronco.
Bronco throws a strike but Knox avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knox keeping moving, preventing Bronco from controlling successfully.
Knox is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Bronco really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Bronco misses with a hook to the body
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bronco throws a poor cross that misses
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Knox.
The crowd cheers as Knox lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bronco doesn't seem phased though.
Bronco scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Knox doesn't seem bothered though.
Bronco fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Knox avoids it really well and circles away.
Bronco tries to clinch there but Knox circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bronco is out of range.
Bronco drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Knox defends it well.
Bronco throws a body shot but no joy.
Bronco throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Bronco fails with the takedown
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Bronco's coach down at Chris Leben KO Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bronco's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Bronco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Knox stuffs the takedown attempt from Bronco. Bronco gets slowly back to his feet.
Kappa Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Bronco.
Knox thows a leg kick but Bronco checks it #TD2#
and Bronco counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Knox!
Knox managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bronco.
Bronco throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB2#
Bronco swings around for an armbar but Knox sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bronco's guard.
Knox stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bronco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Knox engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2##SUB2#
Bronco had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Knox defends it easily.#SUB2#
Bronco is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Knox pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bronco is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Knox avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Knox seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3##SUB2#
Knox avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bronco controls Knox momentarily but Knox frees himself. #SUB2#
Bronco has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Knox can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Knox tries to stand but Bronco is controlling from the bottom.
Bronco looking for a sweep. Not yet Bronco, not yet. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bronco manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Knox manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Bronco throwing strikes from guard but Knox blocks nicely.
Bronco pushing down on Knox's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Bronco is working for a kimura but Knox is defending it quite comfortably.
Bronco trying to pass the guard but Knox defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bronco trying to control from half guard but Knox is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Johnny Bronco will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Bronco sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bronco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knox swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bronco shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Knox but Knox pushes him off and we're back to square one.
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.
Bronco staying out of range there.
Knox misses with the combination.
Bronco throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Bronco moves into range and clinches up with Knox.
Knox lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Knox lands a shoulder strike.
Bronco misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Knox stops a takedown attempt from Bronco. #TD2#
Bronco pulls guard effortlessly.
Knox is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Bronco is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Knox is aware though and is defending well.
Knox is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Bronco looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Knox pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bronco is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Knox is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Bronco has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Knox can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Knox slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
Knox postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Bronco looking for a guillotine here but Knox defends easily.
Knox stays in close to Bronco's body and controls the position.
Kappa Knox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Bronco has his foot on Knox's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Knox works his way back into a safe position though.
Bronco being controlled here, momentarily.
Knox has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Bronco throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Knox escapes and throws Bronco's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Johnny Bronco is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bronco can't do much from the bottom here.
Bronco is looking for a sweep.
Bronco is still trying to improve position.
You can see the frustration on Bronco's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bronco tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Knox easily slips into full mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bronco keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 47:49
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 46:49
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 46:49

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

Event: FARTMMA 89
Date: Mar 14, 2020

#R1#
Molotov moves out of range of the body kick from Knox.
Knox scoring well with a low kick there.
Knox thows a body kick. Molotov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Knox wants to land a leg kick but Molotov is out of range.
Molotov lands a lovely overhand right.
Molotov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Molotov throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No luck for Molotov with that takedown attempt.
As Molotov backs away, Knox returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Knox tries to clinch but Molotov is having none of it.
Molotov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Molotov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Molotov was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Knox walks into a left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Molotov misses the target.
Kappa Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox throws a hook but Molotov avoids it easily.
Molotov checks a leg kick.
Molotov blocks a low kick nicely.
Kappa Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Molotov lands a jab to the head.
Knox misses with a right hand
and Molotov counters with a leg kick.
Molotov throws a low kick but Knox avoids it.
Knox has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Molotov slips under a jab.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Molotov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox throws the left hand but Molotov avoids the punch easily.
An inside leg kick from Knox misses.
Molotov misses with a takedown attempt
and Molotov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Knox instigates a clinch.
Molotov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Knox up against the cage.
Molotov keeps control of Knox as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Knox breaks from the clinch.
Knox looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Good leg kick by Molotov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Molotov throws the left hand but Knox avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Molotov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox connects with a leg kick. Molotov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Knox moves away from the strike by Molotov.
A big right from Knox misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Molotov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Molotov does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've been informed that Molotov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Molotov avoids a kick to the body.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Molotov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Molotov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knox looks to land a right hand but Molotov moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Knox.
A swing and a miss from Knox.
Molotov misses with a low kick.
Knox scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Molotov blocks the leg kick. #T3#
Knox misses with a hook.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Molotov manages to avoid it.
Knox lands with a nice body kick.
Knox throws the left hand but Molotov avoids the punch easily.
Knox misses with a body kick. #TD2#
Molotov dives in and scores a takedown into Knox's guard.
Knox looking to control.
Molotov trying to control the position from guard on top but Knox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knox has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Knox looking to control.
Knox keeping moving, preventing Molotov from controlling successfully. #T4#
Knox looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Molotov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Knox is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Molotov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Molotov's back!
Molotov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Molotov is in bad spot here.
Knox controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kappa Knox dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Molotov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Knox throws a nice outside leg kick.
Molotov checks a low kick from Knox.
Molotov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Knox has time to react.
Knox connects with a crisp jab.
Knox misses with a leg kick
letting Molotov counter with a right hand.
Knox swinging wildly here.
Knox darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molotov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Knox moves forwards but Molotov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Knox lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Molotov throws a right hand that misses
and Knox counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A nice inside leg kick there by Knox. That's going to slow Molotov down.
Molotov lands a nice hook to Knox's body. Knox takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Molotov throws a leg kick that misses.
Knox scores with a hook.
Molotov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Knox lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Molotov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
Molotov misses with a low kick as Knox jumps back.
Knox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Molotov can do to turn this around?
Molotov works the jab nicely.
Molotov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Knox throws out a leg kick but Molotov moves out of range and Knox only half commits.
Molotov throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kappa Knox is winning the standup battle so far.
Molotov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Molotov.
Knox lands with a shot to the body.
Knox blocks a jab.#T2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Knox checks a leg kick.
Molotov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox lands with a right hand.
Knox misses with a hook. Molotov ducked under it nicely.
Molotov throws a leg kick
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Molotov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Knox smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Knox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Molotov.
Molotov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Molotov fails with the takedown.
Knox lands with a straight right. Molotov didn't see that one coming.
Knox moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Knox thumps Molotov with a low kick.#T3##CL#
Knox drives through and clinches with Molotov against the cage.
Molotov lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Knox breaks from the clinch.
Molotov throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Molotov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Molotov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Molotov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Knox catches Molotov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice uppercut there from Knox.
Molotov looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
Knox swings for the body but Molotov moves out of range.
Knox motions for Molotov to come forward. Knox throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Knox throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Molotov counter with a right hand.
Knox throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Molotov counters with a shoot takedown. Knox fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox looking to control.
Knox bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Molotov's guard. #REVR##T4#
Knox trying to control the position from guard on top but Molotov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Molotov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Knox is one step ahead there.
Molotov trying to keep a closed guard but Knox is proving a slippery customer.
Molotov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Molotov keeping moving, preventing Knox from controlling successfully.
Molotov trying to keep a closed guard but Knox is proving a slippery customer.
Molotov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Knox is one step ahead there.
Knox has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Knox not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kappa Knox dominated that second round.
That's time! Knox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Molotov keeps the fight on the outside.
Knox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Molotov misses with a body shot.
Knox throws a right and a left that both miss.
Molotov throws a low kick but Knox moves out of range easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Knox.
Knox scores with a body shot.
Knox misses with a low kick.
Molotov thuds a left hand into Knox's body.
Molotov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Knox. Knox obviously looking to wear him down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Knox, right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molotov misses with a looping left.
Knox looks to land a body kick but Molotov moved away.
Molotov moves out of range of the body kick.
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Molotov.
A bone on bone clash there as Molotov blocks the leg kick. #T1#
Molotov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
A leg kick checked by Knox.
Knox seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Knox goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Molotov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Knox misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Molotov counters with a shoot takedown. Knox fights it but they end up in guard.
Alexey Molotov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Molotov won't allow Knox to sweep him here.
Knox wants to hit a switch here but Molotov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Knox there!
Knox tries to hold on but Molotov pushes him away.
Alexey Molotov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Knox keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Knox tries to hold on but Molotov pushes him away.
Knox controls the position.
Knox is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Molotov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Molotov lands a couple of good shots and Knox has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Molotov is working the ground and pound. Can Knox escape?
Molotov missing with strikes.
Molotov thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. #T3#
Knox wants to escape the position.
Molotov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Molotov is hanging on to Knox's back as he tries to escape.
Knox trying to control the position but Molotov manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Molotov is persistently looking for the submission but Knox is defending it well.
Kappa Knox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Knox is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Knox prevents Molotov from getting a body triangle.
Knox can't escape the position. #T4#
Knox is working hard here to advance position.
Molotov is looking to control Knox but Knox is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Knox wants to escape the position. #SUB2#
Knox defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Molotov controlling well, preventing Knox from escaping the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: FARTMMA 84
Date: Feb 15, 2020

#R1#
Knox avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Knox has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Knuckles throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knuckles pivots, looking for a leg kick but Knox is out of range and Knuckles settles back down.
Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knuckles throws out the jab.
Knuckles lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice defenses there by Knox.
Knox misses with a low kick.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knuckles manages to avoid it.
Knuckles misses with a body kick.
Knuckles checks a leg kick.
A big left from Knuckles misses.
Knox connects with a solid leg kick.
Knox misses with a hook. Knuckles ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Knuckles.
Knox rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knuckles counters with an inside leg kick.
A big right from Knuckles misses.
Knox misses with a low kick. #T1#
Knox feints and then cracks Knuckles's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Knuckles down.
Knuckles smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Knox.
Knuckles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox scoring well with a low kick there.
Knox throws out a leg kick but Knuckles moves out of range and Knox only half commits.
Knuckles waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knox.
A good leg kick by Knox.
Knuckles lands with an uppercut that bounces Knox off the cage and back into range.
Knuckles displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Knuckles swinging wildly here.
Knuckles lands a jab-cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox blocks a jab.
Knox is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Knuckles.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Knuckles.
Knuckles throws a jab when Knox was well out of range.
Knox is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Knuckles lands a glancing blow to the side of Knox's head.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Decent striking displayed by Knuckles there.
Knuckles has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Knuckles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Knuckles throws a low kick but it's checked well by Knox.
Knuckles looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Knox. That's going to slow Knuckles down.
Knox feints and then cracks Knuckles's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Knuckles down.
Knuckles misses with a straight left.
Knuckles throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knuckles throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Knox counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Knuckles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knox throws a leg kick
and Knuckles connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knox looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Knuckles darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Knox throws a leg kick which misses Knuckles's front leg but catches the back leg as Knuckles tries to avoid it.
Knuckles avoids the head kick by Knox.
Knuckles misses with a straight right. #T3#
Knuckles throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
Knox lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Knuckles.
Knox will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Knox with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knuckles lands a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Knuckles.
Knuckles connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Knox lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Knox drops his hands momentarily and Knuckles takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Knuckles throws a right hand that misses
and Knox counters with a nice low kick that buckles Knuckles's knee momentarily.
Knox throws a head kick that misses
and Knuckles counters with a nice low kick that buckles Knox's knee momentarily.
Knuckles's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox throws a leg kick but Knuckles sees it coming and moves out of range.
Knuckles misses with a hook. Knox ducked under it nicely.
Knuckles misses the jab.#T4#
Knuckles cracks Knox with a right hand to the side of the head.
Knuckles misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Knuckles misses.
Knox fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Knuckles.
Knox throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Knuckles.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Knuckles moves away and avoids it.
Knox gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Knuckles, as that shot connected.
Knox wants to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Knuckles misses with a hook
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Knox is looking to clinch but Knuckles is avoiding it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Knox chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice uppercut lands for Knox. That snapped Knuckles's head back.
Knuckles waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knox.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Knuckles dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Knox lands a jab to the nose.
Knuckles with a jab.
Knuckles has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knuckles misses with a hook.
Knuckles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Knuckles.
The crowd cheers as Knuckles lands an impressive looking overhand right. Knox doesn't seem phased though.
A big right from Knuckles misses.
Knuckles slips under a jab.
Knuckles misses with a few strikes there.
Knuckles misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
Knox drops his hands momentarily and Knuckles takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bobby Knuckles seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knuckles misses with a left hand
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knuckles dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knuckles misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Knuckles throws a right hand that misses
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox throws a low kick, looking for Knuckles's leg but Knuckles calmly moves out of range.
A jab from Knuckles misses.
Knox wants to slow Knuckles down by chopping away at his legs. #T1#
Knuckles misses with a looping left.
Knox looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Knuckles waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knox.
Knox throws a quick inside leg kick.
Knuckles misses with a body kick.
Knox is looking to counter the offense by Knuckles and move into the clinch.
Knox lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Knox throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Knuckles on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Knox lands with a straight right. Knuckles didn't see that one coming.
Knox dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Knuckles. That did some damage!
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knuckles.
Knuckles connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A big right from Knuckles misses.
Knox blocks a jab.
Knuckles bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knuckles stuns Knox with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Knuckles misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
Knuckles throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
Knox misses with a right hand
and Knox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knox throws a front kick aimed at Knuckles's knee but Knuckles avoids it well.
Knox sizes up Knuckles with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jab, jab by Knox - just one landing.
Knuckles pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Knox. That's going to slow Knuckles down.
Knox misses with a double jab.
Knox closes the distance looking to clinch
and Knuckles counters with a good low kick that Knox was not able to check.
Knox moves out of range as Knuckles strikes.
Knuckles keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
Knox attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T3#
Knuckles fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knuckles! But no joy.
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.
Knuckles jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knox throws a quick inside leg kick.
Knox throws the left hand but Knuckles avoids the punch easily.
Knuckles replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Knox blocks it well.
Knox throws a body kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Knuckles misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Knuckles throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Knuckles looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
Knuckles throws a hook but Knox blocks it.
Knuckles uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knuckles! But no joy.
The fighters circling - Knox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knuckles fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Knuckles keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T4#
The fighters circling - Knuckles throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knox seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Knuckles cracks Knox with a good jab.
Knox lands a jab to the nose.
Knox moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knuckles checks a leg kick.
Knuckles throws a hook but Knox avoids it easily.
Knox is looking to counter punch.
Knuckles throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knuckles takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Knox with a nice cross.
Knuckles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knuckles throws out the jab.
Knuckles throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.
Knox throws a hook but Knuckles blocks it.
It seemed like Knuckles was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knuckles ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Knuckles now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Knox misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kappa Knox will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Knuckles scores with a punch to the head.
Knox looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Knuckles.
Knuckles lands with a right hand.
Knox defending well as Knuckles loads up on a big left hand.
Knox seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Knuckles loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch.
Knox buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Knox takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Knox walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Knuckles checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Knuckles takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Knuckles thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Knuckles tries to get set, Knox tries to push him back and clinch up but Knuckles manages to avoid the attempt.
A big left from Knuckles misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Knuckles's head but Knuckles sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Knox lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Knuckles has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Knuckles and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Knuckles lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Knuckles waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knox.
Knuckles swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T1#
Knuckles throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knuckles throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Knuckles to score with a decent uppercut.
Knuckles thuds his right hand into Knox's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Knuckles misses the shot to the body.
And Knox counters with a quick kick to the body but Knuckles blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Knuckles.
Knox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knox on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Knuckles lands with a right hand.
Knuckles throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
Nice cross by Knox.
Knuckles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Knox seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Knuckles misses with a lunging right hand
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Knuckles throws a hook but Knox blocks it.
Knuckles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Knuckles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Knuckles.#T2#
Knuckles swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox feints and then cracks Knuckles's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Knuckles down.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knuckles.
Knox slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A good leg kick by Knox.
Knox defending well as Knuckles loads up on a big left hand.
Knox tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Knuckles manages to circle out of the way.
Knox thuds a left hand into Knuckles's body.
Knox pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knuckles looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Knuckles scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd cheers as Knox lands an impressive looking overhand right. Knuckles doesn't seem phased though.
Knox tries to bum rush Knuckles with a series of wild strikes but Knuckles uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It seemed like Knuckles was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knox with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Knuckles scores with a nice head shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Knuckles.
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knuckles.
Knox is looking to chop away at Knuckles's legs. #T3#
Knuckles uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Knox lands with a hook. Knuckles tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Knox lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The fighters circling - Knuckles throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Knuckles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knuckles has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Knuckles there as he acknowledges the shot.
Knuckles moves out of range of the body kick from Knox.
Knuckles with a nice cross.
Knuckles misses with a straight right.
Knuckles attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Knox throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Knuckles darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Knox chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Knox checks a leg kick.
A lazy left from Knuckles finds it's target.#T4#
Knox with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knuckles throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
Knuckles lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knuckles.
Knox lands with a straight right. Knuckles didn't see that one coming.
Jab, jab by Knuckles - just one landing.
Knuckles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knox is looking to clinch but Knuckles is avoiding it.
Knuckles throws a low kick, looking for Knox's leg but Knox calmly moves out of range.
Knuckles on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Knuckles ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knox lands a head kick!
Knuckles misses with a hook.
Knox lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Knox misses with a straight left.
Knox misses with a low kick as Knuckles jumps back.
It seemed like Knuckles was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bobby Knuckles.
I think Knuckles 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:30

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

Event: FARTMMA 80:
Date: Jan 18, 2020

#R1##CL#
Longbardo closes the distance and clinches.
Longbardo stalls.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Longbardo is trying to stall. #BC2#
Knox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Longbardo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knox paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice side step and Knox releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Knox circles away from the clinch attempt.
Longbardo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Longbardo lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Knox swats away the attempt to clinch by Longbardo.
A good leg kick by Knox.
Knox has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Longbardo is landing a low percentage of strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Longbardo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longbardo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Longbardo swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
A nice side step and Knox releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Longbardo is just out of range.
Knox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Knox lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Longbardo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Longbardo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kappa Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox feints and then cracks Longbardo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Longbardo down.
No joy there for Longbardo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Knox with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Knox swats away the attempt to clinch by Longbardo.
Knox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Longbardo wants to clinch.
Knox throws a nice outside leg kick.
Longbardo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
Knox is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Longbardo rather than just go for the knockout.#CL#
Longbardo moves into the clinch.
Knox managing to block the knees to the body from Longbardo.
Longbardo trying to land knees to the body.
Longbardo tries to throw a body punch but Knox avoids it by throwing Longbardo back against the cage. #T2#
A short right from Knox.
Our sources have told us that Longbardo has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Longbardo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Longbardo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Longbardo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Knox lands with a left to the head.
Knox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Longbardos head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Longbardo.
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Longbardo controls his hands.
Longbardo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Longbardo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Knox on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Longbardo managing to block the knees to the body from Knox.
Longbardo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Knox avoids it.
Longbardo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Knox avoids it.
Knox gets through Longbardo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knox lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Longbardo.
Longbardo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Longbardo tries a knee to the head but Knox blocks it. #T3##BC2#
Knox manages to break the clinch.
Longbardo wants to clinch up but Knox keeps it at a distance.
Longbardo tries to clinch but Knox is having none of it.
Longbardo wants to clinch
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knox dodges the punch combination from Longbardo.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Longbardo is just out of range.
Longbardo misses with a head kick.
Knox connects with a good right hand that stumbles Longbardo. Longbardo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Knox throws a sloppy head kick and Longbardo moves out of range easily. #CL#
Longbardo closes the distance and clinches.
Longbardo prevents a body shot from Knox.
Longbardo scores a nice knee to the body.
Longbardo wants to stall.
A knee to the head by Longbardo. #T4#
A short right from Knox on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
Longbardo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knox blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Longbardo fails to land.
Knox avoiding damage as Longbardo throws knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Knox scores with a nice short uppercut.
Longbardo crunches a lovely knee into Knox's ribcage.
Longbardo blocking some punches.
Longbardo is looking to control Knox's arms but Knox gets an underhook and turns him. Now Longbardo has his back to the cage.
Longbardo managing to block the knees to the body from Knox.
Knox cracks Longbardo with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Knox manages to break the clinch.
Longbardo scores with a body shot.
Longbardo pushes Knox away with a front kick.
Knox buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Longbardo tries to clinch but Knox is having none of it.
Longbardo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Knox is looking to slow Longbardo down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kappa Knox will probably get the nod.
That's time! Longbardo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Knox tries to work over Longbardo's front leg with a kick but Longbardo checks it.
Wacco Longbardo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Longbardo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Knox throws a right hand that Longbardo ducks under and follows up with a left that Longbardo also avoids with ease.#CL#
Knox tries to keep at a distance but Longbardo has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Knox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Longbardo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Longbardo staying out of range there.
Knox connects with a solid leg kick.
Longbardo wants to clinch.
Knox only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox swats away the attempt to clinch by Longbardo.
Longbardo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Knox throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Longbardo counters with a nice body shot.
Knox cracks the inside of Longbardo's front leg.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Longbardo ducks down to avoid it.
Longbardo looks to clinch
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Longbardo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knox.
Longbardo moves in looking to clinch but Knox pushes him off.
Longbardo tries to clinch but Knox moves out of range.
Longbardo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Knox connects with a leg kick. Longbardo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Knox pushes Longbardo away with a front kick.
Longbardo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Knox throws a good cross that connects.
Kappa Knox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knox throws a nice outside leg kick.
Knox scores with a sloppy right hand. Longbardo should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox throws a wild body kick that Longbardo sees coming a mile off.#T2#
Longbardo tries to clinch but Knox moves away
and Knox counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Longbardo thinking.
Longbardo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Knox appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Knox!
The fighters circling - Knox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Longbardo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Knox dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Longbardo. That did some damage!
Knox cracks the inside of Longbardo's front leg. #CL#
Longbardo closes the distance and clinches.
Longbardo slowing the pace effectively.
Longbardo tries to land a knee to the head but Knox blocks with his arms.
Knox tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Longbardo avoids it.
Longbardo prevents a body shot from Knox.
Knox blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Knox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Longbardo throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Knox blocks the body kick. #T3#
Some wild striking there from Longbardo.
Longbardo lands a nice looking body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Knox. That's going to slow Longbardo down.
Knox misses with a body kick.
Longbardo tries to clinch there but Knox circles away.
Knox throws a leg kick but Longbardo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Knox takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Longbardo wants to clinch.
Knox throws a leg kick which misses Longbardo's front leg but catches the back leg as Longbardo tries to avoid it.
Knox connects with a right hand. Longbardo shakes it off.#T4#
Longbardo closes the distance but Knox moves to the side
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Longbardo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Longbardo moves out of range of the body kick from Knox.
Longbardo lunges at Knox with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Knox's hand.
Longbardo looks for the body kick but Knox saw that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good standup being displayed there by Longbardo as he connects with a hook.
Knox keeps the fight on the outside.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Longbardo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Longbardo tries to clinch but Knox is having none of it.
Knox keeps the fight on the outside.
Sloppy strikes from Longbardo. Those never looked like landing.
Knox dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Longbardo. That did some damage!
Longbardo is looking to clinch but Knox is avoiding it.
Knox punishes Longbardo's body with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kappa Knox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Longbardo throws a body kick that misses.
Knox throws the kick towards the body but Longbardo avoids it.
Knox looks to land a body kick but Longbardo moved away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Knox.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox circles away from the clinch attempt.
That kick from Knox tenderised Longbardo's leg. Longbardo is trying to keep his angry face on.
The fight stays on the outside here - Longbardo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Knox connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longbardo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Longbardo fails with an attempt to clinch.
A nice side step and Knox releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Knox connects with a body shot that sends Longbardo's belly button to the back.
An inside leg kick from Knox misses.
Longbardo throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Knox lands with a shot to the body.
Longbardo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Longbardo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Knox.
Knox throws a lazy head kick
and Longbardo counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Longbardo has closed the distance and engaged Knox in a clinch.
Longbardo avoiding damage as Knox throws knees to the body.
Longbardo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Longbardo crunches a lovely knee into Knox's ribcage.
Longbardo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Longbardo can't find room to land a body shot as Knox controls the action.
Knox has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Longbardo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Knox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Longbardo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Knox thuds his right hand into Longbardo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox moves into range and connects with a jab.
Longbardo tries to clinch but Knox is having none of it.
Knox is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Longbardo with a body shot.
Knox digs a good hook to Longbardo's body.
Knox circles away from the clinch attempt.
Knox feints and then cracks Longbardo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Longbardo down.
Nice defenses there by Longbardo.
A little feinted left hand from Longbardo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Knox lands with a thumping leg kick.
Longbardo blocks a leg kick.
Longbardo blocks the body kick.
Knox misses with a hook.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Longbardo's head but Longbardo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Longbardo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Knox throws a body kick that misses
and Longbardo counters with a nice body shot.
Longbardo avoids the head kick by Knox.
Longbardo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knox paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3##CL#
Longbardo clinches up against the cage.
Longbardo scores with a shoulder strike.
Wacco Longbardo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short uppercut from Knox.
Longbardo lands with a left to the head.
Longbardo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Longbardo.
Longbardo prevents a body shot from Knox.
Longbardo blocking some punches.
Longbardo misses with the head strike.
Kappa Knox is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Knox misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Knox breaks the clinch.
Longbardo throws a chopping leg kick but Knox manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Knox thuds a left hand into Longbardo's body.
Knox swats away the attempt to clinch by Longbardo.
Longbardo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wacco Longbardo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Knox takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Longbardo throws a lazy head kick
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Knox feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Longbardo's calf.
Longbardo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Longbardo tries to clinch there but Knox circles away.
Longbardo looks to clinch
and Knox counters with a nice leg kick.
Longbardo closes the distance but Knox moves to the side
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Knox throws a sloppy head kick
and Longbardo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knox avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Longbardo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Knox manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Knox tries to counter by closing the distance.
Longbardo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Knox wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Longbardo wants to clinch
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: FARTMMA 73
Date: Nov 30, 2019

#R1#
Knox pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Moore's head but Moore sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Moore wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moore blocks the body kick.
Knox scores with a kick to the midsection.
Knox misses with a body kick.
Knox throws a predictable looking body shot
and Moore counters with a nice body shot.
Knox throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moore.
Moore swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Moore - that will leave a mark!
Knox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moore.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox throws a hook but Moore blocks it.
Moore fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Knox checks it well.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Knox checks a leg kick.
Knox misses with the combination. #T1#
Knox is looking to chop away at Moore's legs.
Moore drops his hands momentarily and Knox takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Moore lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Moore blocks a head kick by Knox.
Knox throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Moore forces Knox back against the cage and clinches.
Moore on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knox.
Knox takes a shot to the head.
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Moore controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Moore.
Knox lands a left hand.
Moore misses with a body punch.
Moore swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knox.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice right hand lands inside from Moore. #T2##BC2#
Knox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab lands there for Moore.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Moore was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Moore on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Moore has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Knox.
Moore avoids the head kick by Knox.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Moore throws an off balance right hand
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knox throws a sloppy head kick and Moore moves out of range easily.
Moore connects with a looping right hand.
Moore moves out of range of the strikes.
Moore dips to his left and cracks Knox with an uppercut!
Moore lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Knox misses with the combination.
Knox cracks a nice hook into Moore's ribs.#T3#
Knox keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Knox pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Moore lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Knox has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Knox and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Knox wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Knox is looking to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Moore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moore fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Knox is out of range.
Knox takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Moore tries to land a leg kick but Knox saw it coming and moves away.
Moore lands with a hook. Knox tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Moore throws a front kick aimed at Knox's knee but Knox avoids it well.
Knox lands with a kick to the temple. Moore shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A head kick by Knox misses
and Moore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Moore misses with a body kick.
Knox throws out a counter right but Moore avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Moore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knox moves out of range of the body kick.
Moore looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Knox slips under a jab from Moore.
Nice straight punches there by Knox. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Knox.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Moore. #CL#
Moore has Knox up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Knox manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Moore gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as Moore controls the action.
Moore keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Knox's efforts to push away.
Knox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knox blocking some punches.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Moore swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Moore seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Knox can turn it around.
Nice body punch from Knox - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kappa Knox will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Moore motions for Knox to come forward. Moore throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Knox lunges at Moore with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Moore's hand.
Moore turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Knox throws a combination that misses
and Moore counters with an outside leg kick.
Moore fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice cross by Moore.
Moore moves away from the strike by Knox.
A jab from Moore does it's job there.
Knox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knox misses with a hook. Moore ducked under it nicely.
Moore quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox defending well as Moore loads up on a big left hand.
Nice straight punches there by Moore. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Moore.
Knox throws a nice looking combination but Moore bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Moore fires out a quick counter leg kick but Knox just manages to avoid it.
Knox fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Moore looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Moore takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T1#
Moore slips under a jab from Knox.
Kappa Knox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knox checks a leg kick.
Knox throws a sloppy head kick
and Moore counters with a thumping low kick.
Moore attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Moore moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKnox.
Knox throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Knox rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Moore counters with a stiff right hand.
Moore lands with a thumping leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Knox checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Moore sets himself, and Knox steps forward looking for the clinch! Moore avoids it this time.
Moore attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Knox checks a leg kick.
Knox tries to counter with a clinch but Moore shakes him off and moves away.
Knox throws an off balance right hand
and Moore counters with a nice low kick that buckles Knox's knee momentarily.
Knox lands with a slapping head kick.
Knox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knox defending well as Moore loads up on a big left hand.
As Moore backs off Knox throws a huge counter combo but Moore manages to avoid it all.#T2#
Knox jabs at Moore's body.#CL#
Knox tries to keep at a distance but Moore has taken the fight into the clinch.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knox lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Knox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Moore on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Knox connects with a high kick.
Moore throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Moore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
Kappa Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moore tries to clinch there but Knox circles away.
Moore misses with a left hand
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knox scores with a leg kick.
Knox pivots, looking for a leg kick but Moore is out of range and Knox settles back down.
It looked like Moore wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Knox tries a head kick but it misses.
Moore changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Moore looks to land a left hand but Knox moved out of range nicely.
Knox pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knox throws a lazy head kick
and Moore counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Knox slips under a jab from Moore.
Moore throws a body kick that misses.
Moore moves out of range as Knox strikes.
Knox moves out of range of the body kick from Moore.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Moore sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Moore tried to counter with a leg kick but Knox avoided it.
Moore looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Knox is looking to clinch but Moore is avoiding it.
Moore misses with a kick to the body.
Moore walks forward, straight into a front kick from Knox.
Knox throws a sloppy head kick and Moore moves out of range easily.
Moore was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Knox lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Moore attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Moore has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Moore there as he acknowledges the shot.
Knox scores with a shot to the body.
Knox throws a sloppy head kick
and Moore counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moore throws a front kick aimed at Knox's knee but Knox avoids it well.
Moore misses with a kick to the body
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Moore.
Knox bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Moore's head backwards.
Moore looks to throw a body kick
and Knox counters with a right hand to the body.
Moore is looking to chop away at Knox's legs.
Knox misses with a straight right.
Moore tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Knox manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Moore has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Moore.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kappa Knox will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Knox moves out of range of the leg kick from Moore.
Moore looks to land a right hand but Knox moved out of range.
Knox misses the jab.
Moore walks into a straight right hand from Knox.
A nice leg kick lands there from Moore.
Knox throws a lazy uppercut
and Moore counters with a straight right hand.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Moore wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Knox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knox throws a hook but Moore blocks it.
Moore works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox misses the jab.
Knox throws a jab when Moore was well out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Knox blocks the leg kick.
Moore tries to clinch but Knox is having none of it.
Knox connects with the punch.#T1#
Knox comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A head kick misses from Knox.
Moore swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A low kick from Moore misses
and Knox counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Knox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moore throws a nice inside leg kick.
Knox throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Moore looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Knox is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Moore with a body shot.
Knox on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jab by Moore.
A slapping leg kick lands for Moore.
Moore blocks a jab.
Knox's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Moore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Nice defenses there by Knox.#T2#
Knox misses with a combination
and Moore counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox lands with a nice combination. Moore backs away looking to recover.
Knox is looking to clinch.
Knox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Moore is out of range.
Knox throws a series of punches but Moore moves out of range.
Moore throws a leg kick but Knox moved away.
Knox shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Knox scores with a head kick. Moore tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Knox fails to land with a series of punches.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Moore.
Moore motions for Knox to come forward. Moore throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Knox steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Moore has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A slapping leg kick lands for Moore. #T3#
Moore scores with a punch to the head.
A head kick misses from Knox.
Moore lands a head shot.
Moore tries to land a front kick but Knox steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Knox takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Moore moves out of range of the body kick.
Moore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Knox checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Moore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox tries to counter with a clinch but Moore shakes him off and moves away.
Moore slips under a jab from Knox.
Knox tries to close the distance and clinch but Moore swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Knox rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Moore to counter with a crisp jab.
Knox lands a head shot.
Knox avoids the body shot from Moore. #T4##CL#
Moore closes the distance and clinches.
Moore lands a nice uppercut.
Knox missing with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knox.
Moore lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Knox takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Moores head.
Knox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moore's elbow.
Moore misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moore misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moore can't find room to land a body shot as Knox controls the action.
Moore swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Knox breaks the clinch.
Knox throws a sloppy head kick and Moore moves out of range easily.
Knox throws a sloppy head kick and Moore moves out of range easily.
Knox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knox swings away with a body shot that misses
and Moore counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Moore throws a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Angelo Moore did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Moore moves out of range of the body kick.
That kick from Moore tenderised Knox's leg. Knox is trying to keep his angry face on.
Knox throws an off balance right hand
and Moore counters with a thumping low kick.
Moore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Moore.
A little jabbing left from Knox on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A lazy body kick from Knox
and Moore counters with a thumping low kick.
Knox swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Moore.
Moore throws out a leg kick but Knox moves out of range and Moore only half commits.
Moore tries to clinch up but Knox circles away and keeps his distance.
Moore closes the distance looking to clinch
and Knox counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Moore is lucky that one didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Moore scores with a jab.
Knox checks a low kick from Moore.#T1#
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Moore slips the punch.
Knox smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Knox misses with a right hand #CL#
and Moore moves into the clinch.
Knox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knox lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Moore.
Moore misses with a punch to the body.
Knox is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moore is defending well for now.
A right handed body shot lands from Moore.
Moore misses with some punches.
Knox blocking some punches.
Knox looking to stall.
Angelo Moore has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Moore throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox is looking to break free of the clinch but Moore has double underhooks.
Moore lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Moore.
Moore avoiding damage as Knox throws knees to the body.
Moore misses with some punches. #T2#
Moore lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moore misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knox lands a right hand that snaps the head of Moore backwards.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moore throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moore misses with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short right from Moore on the inside.
Knox tries a body shot but Moore blocks it.
Moore has Knox pressed against the cage, preventing Knox from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Moore lands a left hand that snaps the head of Knox backwards. #ROC#
Knox is rocked!
Moore managing to block the knees to the body from Knox.
Knox is still on wobbly legs! Can Moore finish him?
Knox tries to work over Moore's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knox seems to have recovered his senses.
Moore misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Moore.
Knox is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moore lands a shoulder strike.
Moore leaning against his opponent. #T3#
Knox trying to land knees to the body.
Moore misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Moore.
Knox is trying to break the clinch but Moore is controlling him.
Knox blocking some punches.
Knox wants to break free but Moore has control.
Moore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Moore on the inside.
Moore misses with a punch on the inside.
Moore blocking some punches.
Moore lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Moore.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moore.
Knox digs a right hand into Moore's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Moore's gas tank.
Moore swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moore digs a right hand into Knox's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Knox's gas tank.
Moore lands a nice shot to the body.
Knox's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Moore scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Moore lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
Moore tries to work over Knox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knox blocks an uppercut.
Moore working aggressively here.
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moore throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Moores head. #BC2#
Knox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Moore scores with a leg kick.
Knox swings widly with a right hand
and Moore counters with a low kick, right behind Knox 's knee.
Moore misses with a straight left.
Moore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Moore is just out of range.
Moore jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Moore lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Angelo Moore had his way with Kappa Knox in that round.
That's time! Moore's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Knox misses with a hook.
Knox throws a hook but Moore blocks it.
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Moore closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Knox blocks an uppercut.
Moore swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moore works on Knox's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Knox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Knox slips a jab from Moore.
Moore moves out of range as Knox strikes.
Moore is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore is looking to score with low kicks.
Knox throws a sloppy head kick and Moore moves out of range easily.
Knox throws a sloppy body shot
and Moore counters with an inside leg kick.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
A big right from Moore misses.
Knox smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Moore, right into the meat. #CL#
Moore takes the fight into the clinch.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by Moore.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knox.
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knox misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Moore.
Knox is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Moore misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moore throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Moore lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Moore.
Moore is leaning against Knox and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Moore misses with some punches.
Moore scores with a shot to the side of Knox's head. #T2#
Moore lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moore tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knox misses with a body punch.
Moore lands a hook that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by Moore.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Moore as Knox tries to tie him up.
Moore lands with a left to the head.
Moore lands a shot to the body.
Moore misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knox lands with a light punch inside.
Knox lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knox lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Moore backwards.
Moore misses with the head strike.
Moore swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knox.
Moore makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Moore.
A nice left hand lands by Moore.
Knox misses with some punches.
Moore lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Moore softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moore lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Moore.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moore.
Moore gets through Knox's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Moore.
Moore lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Knox to his knees! Moore keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Angelo Moore!
Angelo Moore retains his middleweight title!
Angelo Moore decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: FARTMMA 68: Halloween Massacre
Date: Oct 26, 2019

#R1#
Knox lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sloppy strikes from Edmonds. Those never looked like landing.
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.
Knox has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Knox lands a nice leg kick that just misses Edmonds's sensitive parts.
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Edmonds.
Edmonds misses with an uppercut
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Edmonds throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Edmonds closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Edmonds lands in his opponent's guard.
Knox looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Knox is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox is thwarting Edmonds's attempts to control the position.
Edmonds is looking to improve his position.
Edmonds is holding on to half guard well.#T1#
Knox content to control rather than advance.
Edmonds holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Edmonds is trying to get back to full guard.
Knox is figuring out what he wants to do next.#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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edmonds moves into full guard.
Knox trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Knox engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Good shot there by Edmonds.
Edmonds blocks a leg kick.
Knox swings for the body but Edmonds moves out of range.
Edmonds misses with a left hand
and Knox counters with a body kick.
Edmonds stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Edmonds swinging wildly here.
A slow jab from Edmonds misses its intended target.
Edmonds throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
Good leg kick by Knox there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Edmonds.
Knox swings for the body but Edmonds moves out of range. #T4#
A big left from Knox misses.
Edmonds falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Knox gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Knox avoids the body shot from Edmonds.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Knox slips a jab from Edmonds.
Edmonds misses with a leg kick
and Edmonds takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Edmonds throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knox moves out of range as Edmonds strikes.
Edmonds misses with an uppercut
and Knox counters with a thumping low kick.
Edmonds misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A counter left hand to the body from Knox misses its target.#TD2#
Edmonds shoots in and gets a takedown into Knox's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knox controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but John Edmonds will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Knox gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Edmonds throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Edmonds tries a head kick but it misses.
Knox lands with a nice body punch.
Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Edmonds throws out the jab.
It looked like Knox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Edmonds throws a predictable looking body shot
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Knox throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Edmonds shoots and misses
and Knox counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Knox.
Knox moves in looking to clinch but Edmonds pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmonds misses with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Edmonds - just one landing.
Edmonds gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Knox counters with a left and a right that stings Edmonds.
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!
Edmonds on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Knox. Knox obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
Edmonds's corner calls for a 1-2. Edmonds obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Edmonds ducks down to avoid it.
Knox scores with a leg kick.
Edmonds throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Knox tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Edmonds manages to circle out of the way.
A low kick from Edmonds misses
and Knox counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Edmonds thinking.
Edmonds takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Edmonds throws an off balance right hand
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knox scoring well with a low kick there. #TD2#
Edmonds shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Knox is trying to defend but Edmonds finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Edmonds is trying to work for a kimura but Knox is defending well.
Knox trying to control here. #T2##SUB2#
Edmonds is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Edmonds is keen to just control but Knox is a slippery customer.
Knox is looking for a sweep. Edmonds is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Knox is trying to stand back up but Edmonds is controlling him
Knox is looking for a sweep. Edmonds is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Edmonds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knox keeps working.
Edmonds prevents Knox from improving his position.
Knox desperately trying to maintain half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Edmonds is trying hard to land a takedown here. Knox sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Knox looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kappa Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Edmonds.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Edmonds.
Edmonds ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Kappa Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Knox tries to bum rush Edmonds with a series of wild strikes but Edmonds uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Edmonds shoots in looking for a takedown but Knox manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Edmonds's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Knox tries to clinch up but Edmonds circles away and keeps his distance.
Knox lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Knox lands with a cross.
Nice body punch from Knox.
Knox thumps Edmonds with a low kick.
Edmonds's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Edmonds ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Knox stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Knox wants it to stay on the feet.
Edmonds takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Edmonds throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knox.
Edmonds misses with a combination
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Knox connects with a leg kick. Edmonds looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kappa Knox dominated that second round.
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#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Edmonds.
Edmonds throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#TD2#
Edmonds shoots in and gets a takedown into Knox's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Knox is on top in guard. #REVR#
Knox sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Edmonds looking for a guillotine here but Knox defends easily.
Knox is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Edmonds looking to control.
Knox wants to control from the top but Edmonds keeps moving.
Knox is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Edmonds working for a triangle but Knox defends it easily.
Knox content to stall in guard here. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Edmonds tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Knox is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Edmonds moves away and avoids it.
Edmonds falls off balance throwing a combination
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knox takes a jab right on the kisser.
Knox thuds his right hand into Edmonds's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edmonds moves away.
Edmonds shoots and misses
and Knox makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T3#
Knox throws a nice inside leg kick.
Knox lands with an overhand left.
Edmonds misses with a hook
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Edmonds.
As Edmonds looks to move away, Knox throws a big counter combo but Edmonds just gets out of the way.
John Edmonds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid body kick from Knox.
Knox moves away from the strike by Edmonds.
Knox is looking to counter punch.
Knox throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Edmonds counter with a right hand.
Edmonds throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knox feints and then cracks Edmonds's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Edmonds down.
A swing and a miss from Edmonds.
Edmonds throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
Knox tries to counter by clinching up but Edmonds breaks away and moves out of range.#T4#
Knox tests Edmonds's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Edmonds misses with a left hand
and Knox counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
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!
Edmonds misses the jab.
Edmonds throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Knox on the side of the head.
Edmonds misses with a straight right.
Knox appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Knox connects with a crisp jab.
Edmonds shoots in for a double leg but Knox sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Edmonds takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Edmonds avoids the head kick by Knox.
Knox takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Edmonds misses.
Kappa Knox is winning the standup battle so far.
That kick from Knox tenderised Edmonds's leg. Edmonds is trying to keep his angry face on.
Knox uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Knox scores with a jab to the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: FARTMMA 65
Date: Oct 05, 2019

#R1#
Mayers throws a head kick but Knox moves out of range.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Mayers with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Knox to score with a decent uppercut.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Mayers takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mayers connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mayers throws a head kick but Knox moves out of range.
Mayers has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Mayers. Those never looked like landing.
Knox thinks about countering with a body kick.
Mayers connects with an inside leg kick.
Mayers walks into a jab.
Knox throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Knox with a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Knox there.
Mayers moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mayers closes the distance and clinches up with Knox, looking for a takedown. Mayers pushes Knox against the cage but Knox circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Knox seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A lazy left from Knox finds it's target.
Mayers looks to land a right hand but Knox moved out of range.
Knox cracks Mayers with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Mayers falls to his knees and Knox doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kappa Knox!
Kappa Knox thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: FARTMMA 60
Date: Sep 07, 2019

#R1#
Knox scores with a sloppy right hand. Knuckles should have avoided that one.
Knuckles moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Knuckles looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Knuckles misses with a looping right.
Knuckles sets himself, and Knox steps forward looking for the clinch! Knuckles avoids it this time.
Knuckles misses with a kick to the body.
Knuckles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knox fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Knuckles.
Knox's coach down at ~T~ Troid - Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Knox's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Knox takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Knuckles throws a push kick but Knox slaps the foot to one side.
Knuckles doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Knuckles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Knox takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Knuckles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knuckles lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knuckles throws a leg kick but Knox moved away.
Knox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An attempted straight right counter from Knuckles misses the target.
Knuckles feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Knoxs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Knuckles connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Knox swinging wildly here.
Knuckles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knuckles throwing a counter right hand but Knox manages to avoid it.
Knuckles works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Knuckles doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Knox takes one to the chin there.
Knox misses with a hook.
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knuckles.
Knox swinging wildly here.
Knox fails with an attempt to clinch.
Knuckles dodges the punch combination from Knox.
Knox takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Knuckles misses with a straight right. #T2#
Knuckles takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Knuckles wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Knox is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Knuckles rather than just go for the knockout.
Knuckles tries to land a front kick but Knox steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Knuckles throws a leg kick but Knox checks it.
Donk. Knuckles catches Knox right on the button with a cross.
It looks like Knuckles has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Knuckles throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox misses with a straight left.
Knuckles scores with a one two! Knox had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Knuckles throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Knuckles misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Knox counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Knox wants to clinch.
Knuckles is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Knox cracks Knuckles with an open hand slap.#T3#
Knuckles throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knuckles feints and then cracks Knox's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Knox down.
Knox dodges the punch combination from Knuckles.
And Knox responds with a good body kick, but Knuckles manages to step out the way in time.
Knox takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knuckles.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Knuckles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knuckles was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Knuckles throws a leg kick but Knox moved away.
Knuckles uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
Knuckles is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Knox takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Knox misses with a looping right.#T4#
Knuckles throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Knox on the side of the head.
Knox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knuckles.
Knuckles sizes up Knox with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knuckles attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Knox connects with a high kick.
Knuckles goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Knuckles pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knox throws out a counter right but Knuckles avoids it with no problem.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knuckles is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Knox.
Knox keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Knuckles throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
An inside leg kick lands from Knuckles.
Knox tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Knuckles manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good exchange - Knuckles coming out on top.#CL2#
Knox clinches up against the cage.
Knuckles blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bobby Knuckles will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Knuckles throws a push kick but Knox slaps the foot to one side.
Knox blocks a leg kick.
Knuckles misses with a body shot.
Knuckles lands with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
Knuckles slips a jab and a cross from Knox.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knuckles throws a wild body kick that Knox sees coming a mile off.
Knuckles connects with a crisp jab.
Good shot there by Knuckles.
Knox throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles misses the shot to the body.
Knox throws a nice looking combination but Knuckles bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Knuckles is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Knuckles misses with a leg kick
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Knuckles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knuckles loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch.#T1#
Knox throws a sloppy head kick and Knuckles moves out of range easily.
Knuckles connects with a crisp jab.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Knuckles sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knuckles throws out the jab.
Knox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knox wants to counter the offense by Knuckles and move into the clinch position.
Knox looks for the body kick but Knuckles saw that one coming.
Knox throws a low kick but Knuckles moves out of range easily.
Knuckles feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Knuckles lands an overhand right.
Knuckles throws a leg kick that misses.
Knox is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Knox moves out of range of the leg kick from Knuckles.
Knox tries a head kick but it misses.
Knuckles throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Knox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knox is looking to slow Knuckles down with leg kicks.
Knuckles tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Knox misses with a body shot. #T2#
A left lands for Knox.
Knox throws a head kick that half lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knuckles attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Knox looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Knuckles throws a hook but Knox blocks it.
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knuckles was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knuckles has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Knuckles has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Knox finds it's way round the side to connect with Knuckles's head.
Knox takes a swing at Knuckles's ribcage but misses.
Knox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knox takes a swing at Knuckles's ribcage but misses.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Knuckles.
A lazy left from Knox finds it's target.
Knox misses with a lunging right hand
and Knuckles counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Knuckles.
Knuckles throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Knuckles sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T3#
Knuckles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knuckles throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox tries to clinch up.
Knox changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Knuckles tried to score with a low kick but Knox checks it.
Knox is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Knox thumps Knuckles with a low kick.
Knox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knuckles throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Knox misses with a kick to the body.
Knuckles takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Knuckles cracks Knox with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.
Knuckles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Knox swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Knuckles makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T4#
Knuckles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Knox staying out of range there.
Knox wants to counter with a clinch but Knuckles pushes him away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Knuckles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knuckles misses with a hook. Knox ducked under it nicely.
Knuckles with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Knox backs away, Knuckles returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A clash of legs there as Knox blocks the low kick.
Knuckles fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Knox checks it well.
Knuckles throws a wild body kick that Knox sees coming a mile off.
Knox lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Knuckles throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knuckles fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Knox is out of range.
Knox checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Knox is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Knuckles takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bobby Knuckles will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Knuckles looks to land a right hand but Knox moved out of range.
Knuckles throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Knox is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Knuckles falls off balance throwing a combination
and Knox counters with a head kick.
Knox moves out of range of the body kick from Knuckles.
A head kick misses from Knox.
Knuckles tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Knox is able to avoid easily.
Knox throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knuckles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knox checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Knox avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Knox uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knuckles throws a hook but Knox avoids it easily.
Knox doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Knox misses.
Knox misses with an uppercut. Knuckles saw that one coming.
Knuckles throwing a counter right hand but Knox manages to avoid it.#T1#
Knox slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Knox takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Knox throws a head kick that misses
and Knuckles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knuckles scores with the left hand. Knox knows he should have avoided that one.
Knuckles looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Knox moves away from the strike by Knuckles.
Knuckles bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knuckles connects with a body shot that sends Knox's belly button to the back.
Knuckles scores with a jab. Knox acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knuckles.
Knox moves away from the strike by Knuckles.
Knox feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Knuckless jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Knuckles blocks a head kick by Knox.
Knuckles throws a leg kick but Knox checks it.
A big left from Knox misses. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox misses with the body kick
and Knuckles connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knox with a jab.
Knuckles throws a left and a right that both miss
and Knox counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Knuckles blocks a leg kick.
Knox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knox slips under a jab from Knuckles.
The crowd cheers as Knuckles lands an impressive looking overhand right. Knox doesn't seem phased though.
Bobby Knuckles is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Knox staying out of range there.
Knuckles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox misses with a straight left.
Knox throws a head kick that misses
and Knuckles counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knuckles thumps Knox with a low kick.
Knuckles closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Knox moves out of range of the body kick from Knuckles.
Knuckles throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Knuckles misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
Knox scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Knuckles throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knuckles misses with a leg kick
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knox bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Knuckles's head backwards.
Knuckles connects with a single shot there.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Knuckles was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Some wild striking there from Knox.
Knox has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Knuckles getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Knuckles misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Knuckles misses with a body kick.
Knuckles avoids the head kick by Knox.
Knox connects with a body shot.
Bobby Knuckles is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox lands a jab-cross combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Knox.
Knuckles ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Kappa Knox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sloppy strikes from Knox. Those never looked like landing.
Knuckles is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Knuckles throws a wild body kick that Knox sees coming a mile off.
Knox cracks Knuckles with a right hand to the side of the head.
Knuckles swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Knox on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Knuckles slips the punch.
Knuckles lands with a shot to the body.
Knuckles throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: FARTMMA 53
Date: Jul 27, 2019

#R1#
Hunt shoots in for a takedown but Knox shows good takedown defense.
Knox slaps away a takedown attempt from Hunt, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Knox follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Hunt shoots for a takedown but Knox saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Hunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knox leaves Hunt with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hunt shoots in and drives through. Knox sprawls well.
Hunt shoots in but Knox avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Knox throws an overhand right that has Hunt reeling! Knox follows up with more punches and Hunt is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kappa Knox!
Kappa Knox thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: FARTMMA 45
Date: Jun 28, 2019

#R1#
Lingus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Cung Lingus has been cut.
Lingus dives in and grabs Knox's left leg, looking for a takedown. Knox pushes down on Lingus's head and hops out.
Knox throws a big counter head kick but Lingus avoids it with no problem.
Lingus fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cung Lingus. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Lingus shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lingus was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Knox tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lingus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Lingus is trying to get an arm triangle but Knox is defending well.
Knox tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lingus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Knox is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Knox is looking to regain half guard here but Lingus keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Lingus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Knox has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1##SUB#
Lingus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Knox has escaped the position, nice work there.
Knox struggling a bit here.
Knox manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Lingus tries to get to full guard but Knox has control of the leg.
Knox content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Knox trying to mount his opponent but Lingus defends it.
Lingus wants to improve his position but Knox is controlling well.
Knox is controlling the pace.
Lingus gets back to full guard. #T2#
Knox's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lingus trying to control the position.
Lingus 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knox sitting in guard, not really doing much.
My spies in Relentless Gym inform me that Knox has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lingus looking to control.
Knox looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lingus tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Knox is pushing down on Lingus's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lingus is fighting to maintain full guard but Knox has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lingus wants to improve his position but Knox is controlling well.
Knox is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lingus is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Knox seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lingus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Knox in particular looking to stall.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lingus wants to control but Knox is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lingus manages to get to full guard.
Lingus trying to keep a closed guard but Knox is proving a slippery customer.
Knox looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Let's hope that Knox has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knox preventing the sweep.
Knox postures up.
Lingus can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Knox controls the pace.
Knox's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kappa Knox will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cung Lingus's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Lingus with a poor takedown
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lingus fails with a takedown attempt.
Knox steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lingus.
Knox cracks the inside of Lingus's front leg.
Lingus tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Knox defends well and Lingus ends up having to push Knox into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knox! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cung Lingus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lingus shoots in for a double leg but Knox sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Knox was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Cung Lingus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lingus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lingus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Knox but Knox pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox tries a head kick but it misses.
Lingus darts in looking for a takedown but Knox gets double underhooks and turns Lingus into the cage.
Knox leaves Lingus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lingus looks up at the clock. Bad move! Knox lands a right hand from hell, dropping Lingus. Knox pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kappa Knox!
After winning the bout, Kappa Knox thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: FARTMMA 36
Date: May 18, 2019

#R1#
Moore scores with a nice strike.
Moore has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blake Phoenix's Champion Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Moore chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL#
Moore rushes Knox and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Moore lands a hook that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Knox is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Moore working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Moore lands a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Moore.
A short uppercut from Moore.
Moore pushes Knox back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moore lands a body shot in the clinch.
Moore lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Moore breaks the clinch.
Moore cracks Knox with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
Moore drives through and clinches with Knox against the cage. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Moore fails to land.
Moore lands with a light punch inside.
Knox avoiding damage.
Moore can't find room to land a body shot as Knox controls the action.
Moore lands a body punch.
Knox's coach down at Relentless Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Knox's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Knox takes a shot to the head.
Moore lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moore lands a hook that snaps the head of Knox backwards. #ROC#
Knox is rocked!
Moore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knox is still on wobbly legs! Can Moore finish him?
Moore gets through Knox's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Moore backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Moore fails to land.
Knox seems to have recovered his senses.
Knox prevents a body shot from Moore. #T2#
Moore swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moore doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Moore lands a body punch.
Moore lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moore tries a body shot but Knox blocks it.
Moore misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moore misses with a body punch.
Moore struggles to land a body shot inside as Knox controls his hands.
Moore throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Moore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moore misses with a punch to the body.
Moore fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knox tries to land knees in the clinch but Moore avoids the damage to the body.
Moore throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3#
Knox blocks an uppercut.
Moore working aggressively here.
Moore struggles to land a body shot inside as Knox controls his hands.
Moore has a couple of punches blocked by Knox.
Moore misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Moore.
A head punch on the inside from Moore fails to land.
Moore lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Moore fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knox looking to stall.
Moore tries to work over Knox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Moore effectively controlling the action here.#T4#
Moore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moore tries a body shot but Knox blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Moore fails to land.
Moore tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moore misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Moore - that landed with a thud.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Moore.
Moore throws a head punch that misses.
Knox is trying to maintain a safe position but Moore gets an underhook and turns Knox into the cage.
Moore misses with a short punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Knox.
Moore lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knox.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Angelo Moore dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Knox gets tackled into the cage by Moore. Moore maintains the clinch.
Moore throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knoxs head.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Moore is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knox can do to turn this around?
Moore pushes Knox back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Knox lands a right hand that snaps the head of Moore backwards. #BC#
Moore manages to break the clinch.
Moore throws a push kick but Knox slaps the foot to one side.
Knox lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Knox blocks the body kick.
Knox misses with a kick to the body.
Moore half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Moore does a little dance to reset his feet.
A solid body kick from Knox.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Angelo Moore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moore moves out of range of the leg kick from Knox.#T1#
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knox misses with a kick to the body
and Moore counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Moore scores with a kick to the midsection.
Moore slips a straight right by Knox.
Knox does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Moore swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Moore slips under a jab.
Knox throws a front kick that sends Moore stumbling back into the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Moore lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
Moore has taken the fight to the clinch.
Knox pushes Moore back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moore misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Moore fails to land.
Moore has Knox pressed against the cage, preventing Knox from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
Moore misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moore lands with a left to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Moore as Knox tries to tie him up.
Moore lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moore lands with a short shot to the head.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moore misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Moore fails to land.
Knox is pushing Moore up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Moore lands a left hand that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knox. #T3#
Knox wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Moore creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Moore.
Moore gets through Knox's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knox scores with a shoulder strike.
Moore throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knoxs head.
Moore lands a right hand.
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moore lands a left hand.
Moore lands a body shot.
Moore lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Moore tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knox's elbow.
Moore misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox blocking some punches. #T4#
Moore tries a body shot but Knox blocks it.
Angelo Moore has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knox.
Knox blocking some punches.
Moore misses with the head strike.
Moore lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Moore misses with a punch to the body.
Moore has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A short left from Moore.
Moore throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knoxs head.
Moore is leaning against Knox and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Moore fails to land.
Moore has a couple of punches blocked by Knox.
Moore misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moore misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knox.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Angelo Moore dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Moore is looking to score with low kicks.
Knox steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Moore.
Moore motions for Knox to come forward. Moore throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Moore has Knox up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Moore.
Moore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Moore fails to land.
Moore on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Moore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Moore.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moore.
Moore throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Moore makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Moore is working Knox over against the cage.
Knox takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Moore lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Moore tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Moore.
Moore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knox is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Moore fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moore lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by Moore.
Moore swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moore.
Moore misses with a punch on the inside.
Moore swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2##BC2#
Knox manages to break the clinch.
Moore listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Moore misses with a low kick.
Knox stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Moore.
Knox misses with a leg kick.
Moore throws the left hand but Knox avoids the punch easily.
Knox is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Moore throws a body kick that misses
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox throws a hook but Moore avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Moore.
Moore throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Moore scores with a leg kick. #CL#
Moore rushes Knox and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Moore misses with the head strike.
Moore working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knox lands with a short shot to the head.
Moore misses with the head strike.
Moore lands a left hand.
Moore tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moore pushes Knox back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moore swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Moore makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Moore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moore can't find room to land a body shot as Knox controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Moore fails to land.
A short right from Moore on the inside. #T4#
Moore working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Moore has a couple of punches blocked by Knox.
Moore throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moore lands a left hand.
Moore misses with the head strike.
Knox tries to break free but Moore pushes him back against the cage.
Knox lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Moore.
Moore tries to work over Knox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Moore working aggressively here.
Moore works on Knox's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Moore escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Moore pushes Knox up against the cage in a clinch.
Moore works on Knox's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Angelo Moore clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Knox misses with a hook to the body
and Moore counters with a good, hard body kick but Knox shrugs it off.
Moore will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Knox staying out of range there.
Moore throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Knox counters with a nice body shot. #CL#
Moore fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Knox, pushing him back against the cage.
Moore has a couple of punches blocked by Knox.
Moore lands a hook to the side of the head.
Come on Knox - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore tries to throw a body punch but Knox avoids it by throwing Moore back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Moore - that landed with a thud.
Moore lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knox backwards. #T1#
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Moore tries a body shot but Knox blocks it.
Moore blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Moore on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Moore lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Moore fails to land.
Moore tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knox's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Moore creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moore.
Moore working aggressively here.
Moore works on Knox's body with a couple of short punches.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
Moore fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knox tries to circle away but Moore has him pinned against the cage.#T2#
Moore lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Moore as Knox tries to tie him up.
Moore lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Moore lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Moore doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knox tries to stall but Moore uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knox.
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knox 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!
Moore misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moore lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knox. #T3#
Moore misses with a punch on the inside.
Moore lands a nice shot to the body.
Moore throws a head punch that misses.
Moore lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Moore lands a right hand.
Moore lands a big right hand that drops Knox! The killer instinct kicks in and Moore finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Moore!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Angelo Moore!
Angelo Moore retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Angelo Moore 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: FARTMMA 30
Date: Apr 20, 2019

#R1#
Molotov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Molotov scores with a jab to the head.
Knox scores with a nice body kick.
Knox fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Molotov.
Molotov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD#
and Knox counters with a crisp one two that drops Molotov! Knox thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Molotov to his feet! Molotov is in big trouble!#KD#
Knox cracks Molotov with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Molotov looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Knox finish him? #ROC#
Molotov is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Molotov misses with a jab to the body
and Knox scores with a counter punch that sends Molotov to the canvas! Knox smells blood - he's punishing Molotov with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Molotov has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kappa Knox!
A very excited looking Kappa Knox made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: FARTMMA 21
Date: Mar 02, 2019

#R1#
Anawalla tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Anawalla.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Anawalla's head but Anawalla sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Anawalla misses with a body shot.
Anawalla misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Anawalla tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Anawalla.
Knox wants to counter with a clinch but Anawalla pushes him away.
Prince Anawalla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Knox there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Anawalla sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Knox scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Anawalla fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Nice cross by Anawalla.
Anawalla misses with a wild body shot.
Knox scores with a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Knox.
Knox fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Anawalla.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox moves out of range as Anawalla strikes.
Knox lands with a straight right. Anawalla didn't see that one coming.#CUT2#
It looks like Prince Anawalla has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Anawalla misses the target. #CL#
Anawalla moves into the clinch.
Knox misses with some punches.
Knox prevents a body shot from Anawalla.
Anawalla blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Anawalla misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anawalla.
Knox blocking some punches.
Anawalla tries a body shot but Knox blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anawalla.
Anawalla blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anawalla blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knox looking to slow down the pace here.
Anawalla misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Anawalla uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anawalla blocks an uppercut.
Anawalla throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knoxs head.
Anawalla misses with a body punch.
Knox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anawalla misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anawalla misses with an elbow over the top.
Anawalla scores with a nice hook to the head.
Anawalla fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knox tries to work over Anawalla's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Anawalla doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anawalla blocks an uppercut.
Anawalla swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Anawalla uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anawalla lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anawalla swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
Anawalla lands a body punch.
Anawalla tries a body shot but Knox blocks it.
Anawalla lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Knox misses with the head strike.
Anawalla pushes off an throws an elbow but Knox leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Anawalla lands with a short shot to the head.
Anawalla lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Anawalla throws an elbow that misses.
Knox misses with some punches.
Knox misses with some punches.
Anawalla misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Anawalla uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Knox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knox avoids a wild elbow strike from Anawalla.
Knox working aggressively here.
Knox misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Anawalla.
Knox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Anawalla backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anawalla.
Knox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anawalla blocking some punches.
Anawalla lands a body shot.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by Anawalla.
Anawalla scores with a shot to the side of Knox's head.
Anawalla cracks Knox with a nice body shot.
Knox misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anawalla creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knox tries to land knees in the clinch but Anawalla avoids the damage to the body.
Anawalla throws an elbow that misses.
Knox misses with the head strike.
Knox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anawalla on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knox misses with some punches. #T4#
Anawalla misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anawalla pushes Knox back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Anawalla.
Anawalla scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Anawalla manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Knox clinches up against the cage.
Anawalla pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Anawalla scores with a nice short uppercut.
Anawalla lands a shoulder strike.
Anawalla works on Knox's body with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Knox blocks an elbow strike.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anawalla misses with an elbow strike.
Knox working aggressively here.
Anawalla has a couple of punches blocked by Knox.
A shot in the inside from Anawalla.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anawalla lands with a light punch inside.
Knox dodges an elbow strike from Anawalla.
Anawalla throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knoxs head.
A short uppercut from Anawalla.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Prince Anawalla dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Prince Anawalla's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Knox avoids the body shot from Anawalla.
Anawalla fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Knox was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Knox gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kappa Knox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anawalla looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
Anawalla is looking to wear down Knox with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Anawalla misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Anawalla rushes Knox and presses him up against the cage.
Prince Anawalla has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Anawalla misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knox has Anawalla pressed against the cage, preventing Anawalla from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Anawalla is trying to push Knox away but Knox has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Anawalla makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Anawalla lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Anawalla.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anawalla.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Anawalla.
Anawalla wants to get back to striking at distance but Knox won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land.
Knox trying to stall but Anawalla improves his position.
Knox misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Anawalla fails to land.
Anawalla is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knox can do to turn this around?
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anawalla swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Knox misses with a body punch.
Knox blocking some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Anawalla blocks an uppercut.
Knox misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Anawalla.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anawalla.
Anawalla misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knox avoids the elbow strike from Anawalla, against the cage.
Anawalla lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Anawalla avoiding damage as Knox throws knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Anawalla as the two fighters clinch.
Anawalla lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Anawalla lands with a left to the head.
Anawalla lands with a right to the head.
Anawalla swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Anawalla controls his hands.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
Knox trying to control the position but instead, Anawalla has worked for underhooks and has pushed Knox into the cage.#T2#
Anawalla lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox blocks the elbow strike.
Anawalla blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anawalla lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knox misses with some punches.
Anawalla creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Anawalla misses with a body punch.
Knox working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Anawalla throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Anawalla blocking some punches.
Anawalla pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Anawalla working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Anawalla wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Anawalla lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Anawalla throws an elbow but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Anawalla.
Anawalla working aggressively here. #T3#
Knox misses with the head strike.
Anawalla scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knox misses with the head strike.
Anawalla throws a head punch that misses.
Anawalla lands a shoulder strike.
Anawalla misses with a body punch.
Anawalla throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Anawalla misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knox avoids a wild elbow strike from Anawalla.
Anawalla has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Anawalla tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knox dodges an elbow strike from Anawalla.
Anawalla misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knox is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Anawalla is keeping busy.
Anawalla swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anawalla.
Knox misses with the head strike. #BC#
Anawalla breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
Anawalla tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Anawalla.#CL2#
Knox closes the distance and clinches.
Knox looking to stall.
Anawalla misses with some punches. #BC#
Anawalla breaks the clinch.
Anawalla avoids the body shot from Knox.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Anawalla's shoulder, as Anawalla tries to avoid the shot.
Anawalla is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
Knox appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Anawalla swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Knox instigates a clinch.
Knox is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Anawalla is keeping busy.
Knox is looking to control Anawalla's arms but Anawalla gets an underhook and turns him. Now Knox has his back to the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Anawalla.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anawalla.
Knox misses with some punches.
Knox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Anawalla.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by Anawalla.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Prince Anawalla dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Prince Anawalla's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Anawalla misses the shot to the body.
Anawalla lands a body shot.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Anawalla sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox tests Anawalla's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice straight punches there by Knox. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Knox.
Knox throws a big shot that misses.
Knox goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Anawalla misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Knox misses with a body shot.
It looked like Anawalla wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anawalla manages to avoid it.
Anawalla throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Knox coming out on top.#CUT2#
Prince Anawalla's cut is getting worse.
Knox takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Anawalla misses with a body shot.
Knox blocks a jab.
Anawalla slips under a jab from Knox.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Anawalla closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Anawalla lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Anawalla blocking some punches.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Anawalla.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knox.
A nice right hand lands inside from Anawalla.
Anawalla lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Anawalla.
Knox looking to slow down the pace here.
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Anawalla uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anawalla misses with a body punch.
Anawalla lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by Anawalla.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anawalla creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Anawalla.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anawalla makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Anawalla tries to circle away but Knox has him pinned against the cage.
Knox makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Anawalla throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
Knox working aggressively here.
Anawalla throws an elbow but it misses.
Anawalla working aggressively here.
Knox blocks an elbow strike from Anawalla.
Knox is looking to control Anawalla's arms but Anawalla gets an underhook and turns him. Now Knox has his back to the cage.
Anawalla blocks an uppercut.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Anawalla fails to land.
Anawalla managing to block the knees to the body from Knox.
Anawalla throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Anawalla working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knox missing with knees to the body.
Knox misses with the head strike.
Anawalla has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Anawalla lands a left hand that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anawalla creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Knox is rocked!#T3#
Anawalla tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knox is still on wobbly legs! Can Anawalla finish him?
Knox taking a breather.
Anawalla softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Anawalla throws an elbow that misses.
Knox working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knox.
Knox seems to have recovered his senses.
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anawalla throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anawalla creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Anawalla lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Knox.
Anawalla works on Knox's body with a couple of short punches.
Knox takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knox missing with knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Anawalla as Knox tries to tie him up.
A short body shot lands from Anawalla as the two fighters clinch.
Anawalla lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anawalla lands an uppercut.#T4#
Anawalla wants to break the clinch but can't.
Anawalla pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anawalla creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anawalla misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Anawalla.
Knox blocks an elbow strike.
Anawalla blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knox blocks an elbow strike from Anawalla.
Anawalla pushes Knox back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Anawalla gets through Knox's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knox dodges an elbow strike from Anawalla.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knox.
Knox trying to stall but Anawalla improves his position.
Anawalla scores with a hook to the body.
Anawalla throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Anawalla blocking some punches.
Knox misses with some punches.
Anawalla misses with an elbow strike.
Knox blocks an elbow strike from Anawalla.
Nice body punch from Anawalla.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Prince Anawalla clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Prince Anawalla's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Anawalla scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Anawalla swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anawalla tests Knox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Anawalla looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Nice body kick there by Knox.
A chopping leg kick lands by Knox.
Anawalla takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Anawalla is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
Knox tries to counter by closing the distance.
A punch lands to the side of Anawalla 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
Knox moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Anawalla misses with a jab, cross combination.
Knox cracks the inside of Anawalla's front leg.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anawalla was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Knox looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL#
Anawalla closes the distance and clinches.
Anawalla working aggressively here. #T1#
Knox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Anawalla as Knox tries to tie him up.
Anawalla scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Anawalla.
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Anawalla uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anawalla lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Anawalla throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Anawalla has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Knox trying to land knees to the body.
A short left from Anawalla.
Anawalla blocks a body shot from Knox.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knox.
Knox avoids a wild elbow strike from Anawalla.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anawalla working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knox taking a breather.
A right hand to the body from Anawalla. #T2#
Knox prevents Anawalla from breaking the clinch.
Knox's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Anawalla looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Anawalla misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Anawalla.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anawalla.
Knox blocks an uppercut.
Knox blocks an elbow strike from Anawalla.
Knox avoids a wild elbow strike from Anawalla.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knox trying to stall but Anawalla improves his position.
Anawalla throws an elbow that misses.
Knox avoids the elbow strike from Anawalla, against the cage.
Anawalla working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Anawalla lands a nice uppercut.
Anawalla throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Anawalla.
Anawalla misses with an elbow over the top.
Anawalla looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T3#
Knox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knox lands with a light punch inside.
Knox blocks an uppercut.
Knox misses with the head strike.
Anawalla lands a shoulder strike.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
Anawalla blocks an uppercut.
Anawalla blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anawalla creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Anawalla.
Knox lands a left hand that snaps the head of Anawalla backwards.
Anawalla throws an elbow that misses.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
Anawalla lands a body punch in the clinch.
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Anawalla uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox avoids a wild elbow strike from Anawalla.
Anawalla lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4#
Anawalla throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knoxs head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Anawalla just misses with a elbow thrown towards Knox's brow.
Knox is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Knox lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Anawalla throws an elbow but misses.
Anawalla lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knox blocks a body shot from Anawalla.
Knox misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Anawalla.
Knox trying to control the position but instead, Anawalla has worked for underhooks and has pushed Knox into the cage.
Anawalla pushes Knox back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Knox.
Nice body punch from Anawalla.
Knox is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Anawalla pushes Knox back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Knox avoids the elbow strike from Anawalla, against the cage.
Anawalla lands an uppercut.
Anawalla works on Knox's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Prince Anawalla had his way with Kappa Knox in that round.
The cut man is working on Prince Anawalla's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Anawalla lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Anawalla loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anawalla pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anawalla ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Anawalla scores with a hook to the body. Knox takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Knox connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Anawalla ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A counter left hand to the body from Anawalla misses its target.
Anawalla misses with a body shot.
Anawalla misses with a body shot
and Knox counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Knox gets tackled into the cage by Anawalla. Anawalla maintains the clinch.
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knox.
Anawalla pushes off an throws an elbow but Knox leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Knox scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anawalla lands a hook to the side of the head.
Anawalla wants to get back to striking at distance but Knox won't allow it.
Knox throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Anawalla misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anawalla working aggressively here.
Anawalla misses with a body punch.
Anawalla lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Knox lands an uppercut.
Anawalla misses with a punch on the inside.
Knox blocks a body shot from Anawalla.
Knox trying to stall but Anawalla improves his position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knox.
Knox slows down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anawalla.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anawalla gets through Knox's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Anawalla misses with an elbow over the top.
Anawalla lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by Anawalla. #T2#
Anawalla is trying to force a seperation but Knox has the dominant position.
Anawalla pushes Knox back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knox dodges an elbow strike from Anawalla.
Still in the clinch, Anawalla scores with a nice short uppercut.
Anawalla managing to block the knees to the body from Knox.
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Anawalla uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anawalla cracks Knox with a nice body shot.
Anawalla misses with an elbow strike.
A short uppercut from Anawalla.
Anawalla blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knox avoids a wild elbow strike from Anawalla.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Anawalla as Knox tries to tie him up.
Knox avoids a wild elbow strike from Anawalla.
Anawalla lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Anawalla scores with a nice short uppercut.
Anawalla misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anawalla is trying to break the clinch but Knox is controlling him.#T3#
Anawalla lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Anawalla throws an elbow that misses.
Knox blocks an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Knox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anawalla pushes off an throws an elbow but Knox leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Anawalla lands a body punch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Anawalla throws an elbow but misses.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Anawalla misses with a punch to the body.
Knox takes a shot to the head.
Anawalla pushes Knox back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Knox. #BC#
Anawalla manages to break the clinch.
Anawalla slips a jab and a cross from Knox.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anawalla. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Anawalla misses with a hook to the body
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
Prince Anawalla's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Anawalla takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anawalla tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Anawalla.
Anawalla misses with a jab, cross combination.
Anawalla just misses with a punch to the body.
Anawalla comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Knox with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Knox, right into the meat.
Kappa Knox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anawalla looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.#CL#
Anawalla fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Knox, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Anawalla fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Knox.
Anawalla lands a nice shot to the body.
Anawalla misses with a punch on the inside.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Prince Anawalla is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Knox tries to work over Anawalla's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 50:45
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 50:45

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

Event: GR 12: Jofre vs. RNC
Date: Feb 09, 2019

#R1#
Voronov moves away from the strike by Knox. #CL2#
Voronov clinches.
Voronov tries a knee to the head but Knox blocks it. #BC#
Knox breaks from the clinch.
Voronov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Knox takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Knox avoids the body shot from Voronov.
Knox throwing a counter right hand but Voronov manages to avoid it.
Voronov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Knox slips a jab from Voronov.
Voronov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Voronov finds it's way through Knox's defenses.
Knox has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Voronov moves out of range of the strikes.
Knox misses with the combination. #T1#
Voronov throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
Knox was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Voronov moves away.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
Knox moves into range and connects with a jab.
Voronov defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
Voronov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice body punch from Knox.
Voronov scores with a hook.
Voronov tries to clinch but Knox moves out of range. #KD#
Knox cracks Voronov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Knox has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Voronov to stand back up!#CUT#
It looks like Andrei Voronov has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox lands with a big right hook that stumbles Voronov - he's out on his feet here! Knox follows up with another monster hook that separates Voronov from consciousness! Voronov falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Knox stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kappa Knox!
A victorious Kappa Knox thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GR 9: Mallone vs Llban
Date: Jan 19, 2019

#R1#
Nice body punch from Knox.
Solid stuns Knox with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kappa Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT2#
It looks like Rock Solid has been cut.
Solid takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Knox has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A swing and a miss from Solid.
Knox steps in with a hook that catches Solid right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Knox follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Solid looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kappa Knox!
After winning the bout, Kappa Knox thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GR 4: Kimura vs Kaapio
Date: Dec 15, 2018

#R1#
Mon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Knox lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mon at a distance.
Mon throws a lazy head kick
letting Knox counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Steve Mon has been cut.
Mon misses with the combination.
Knox lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Knox but Knox pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Knox feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Mon sprawling to the canvas! Mon rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Knox finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Knox sprawls well. Knox wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mon gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Mon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Mon throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nice jab there from Knox.
Knox tests Mon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big left from Mon misses.
Knox keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#KD2#
Knox cracks Mon with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Mon looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Knox finish him? #ROC2#
Mon is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox jabs at Mon's body.
Mon is breathing heavily.
Mon misses with a double jab
and Knox counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kappa Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Mon shoots in looking for a takedown. Knox tries to sprawl out of it but Mon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Knox manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Knox connects with the punch.#CUT2#
Steve Mon's cut is getting worse.#KD2#
Knox feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Mon sprawling to the canvas! Mon rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Knox finish him?!
Oh Mon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mon keeps the fight on the outside.
Knox lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Mon head around and knocks him out cold! Knox hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kappa Knox!
After winning the bout, Kappa Knox 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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