PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kappa Knox (ranked 347 p4p, 404 weight class) and Alan Spence (ranked 46 p4p, 53 weight class). Knox comes into the arena with 'Til I Collapse | Eminem blaring out of the sound system. Spence is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Were Coming. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Knox
vs
Spence

189 cm
32
195
20 - 13 - 1

185 cm
28
195
10 - 4 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kappa Knox!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Alan Spence !
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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 .

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!

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!

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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 '.