Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: BFT-481: Bondi Beach Brawl 8
Date: Nov 19, 2016

#R1#
Knope throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knope throws a leg kick which misses Hymen's front leg but catches the back leg as Hymen tries to avoid it.
Knope connects with a solid leg kick.
Knope gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Knope tries a low kick but Hymen avoids it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Knope.
Knope walks into a jab.
Hymen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hymen quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Knope fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hymen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Knope.
Hymen looks to land a combination but Knope avoids it well.
Knope cracks Hymen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Knope with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hymen to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knope throws a poor cross that misses
and Hymen counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Knope falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Buster Hymen!
Buster Hymen is the new heavyweight champion!
Post fight, an emotional Buster Hymen said 'the title is were it belongs'.

Event: BFT-480
Date: Nov 12, 2016

#R1#
Singh throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Knope feinted with a counter takedown.#CL#
Knope fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Singh, pushing him back against the cage.
Knope lands a damaging elbow.
Singh tries to circle away but Knope has him pinned against the cage.
Singh is looking to break free of the clinch but Knope has double underhooks.
Knope creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Singh's defenses.
Knope effectively controlling the action here.
Knope taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Knope.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Knope creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Singh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knope lands an elbow inside.
Knope has Singh pressed against the cage, preventing Singh from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Singh dodges an elbow strike from Knope.
Knope lands a damaging elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Singh tries to break the clinch but Knope is controlling the position.
Singh wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Knope has him pressed against the cage.
Knope pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Knope creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Singh's defenses. #CUT#
It looks like Sanjay Singh has been cut.
Knope just leaning against Singh, taking a breather.
Knope lands an elbow inside. #T1#
Singh is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Knope is keeping busy.
Singh throws a punch but it's blocked by Knope. #BC2#
Singh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knope throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Singh fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Knope scores with a nice strike.
Singh slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Knope misses with a body shot.
Singh walks into a jab.
Knope tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Singh was well out of range. Poor timing from Knope.
Knope slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#ROC#
Singh is rocked!
Knope lands a leg kick that knocks Singh off balance momentarily.
Singh is still on wobbly legs! Can Knope finish him?
Knope looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Singh seems to have recovered his senses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knope steps in with a hook that catches Singh right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Knope follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Singh looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Knope!
Our winner, Ben Knope, 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: BFT-476: PRIDE Never Die! 18
Date: Oct 15, 2016

#R1#
A jab lands there for Knope.
Kiely scoring well with a low kick there.
Kiely on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kiely is trying hard to land a takedown here. Knope sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Knope misses with a low kick.
No joy there for Knope, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've been told by Knope's head coaches at Golden Child Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Knope lands a leg kick that knocks Kiely off balance momentarily.
Kiely connects with a body shot that sends Knope's belly button to the back.
Donk. Knope catches Kiely right on the button with a cross.
Knope tests Kiely's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knope throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kiely slips a jab from Knope.
Kiely moves out of range as Knope strikes.
Knope throws a big shot that misses.
Kiely misses with a wild body shot.
Knope throws a jab when Kiely was well out of range.
Kiely throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kiely lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
Knope scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kiely throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knope tries to counter with a takedown but Kiely is quick to defend against it.
Knope throws out a powerful jab.
Kiely takes one to the chin there.
Ben Knope is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Knope misses.
Nice jab there from Kiely.
Knope throws a jab when Kiely was well out of range.
Knope tries a head kick but it misses.
Knope loads up on a big right hand but Kiely slips the punch.
Knope jabs Kiely to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kiely staying out of range there.
Kiely thumps Knope with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Knope misses the target.
The fighters circling - Knope throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knope misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knope staying out of range there.
Kiely moves out of range as Knope strikes.#T2#
Knope throws a body shot but no joy.
Kiely swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knope wants to clinch
and Kiely counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knope. Kiely does a little dance to reset his feet.
A good leg kick by Knope.
Knope takes a swing at Kiely's ribcage but misses.
Kiely is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Knope with a body shot.
Knope attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kiely is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Knope rather than just go for the knockout.
Knope throws a hook but Kiely blocks it.
Kiely takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Knope thows a leg kick but Kiely checks it
and Kiely counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kiely fails to land with a series of punches.
Knope throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice uppercut there from Knope.
Kiely throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knope lands an overhand right.
Knope throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kiely sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Knope is looking to clinch but Kiely is avoiding it.
A cross from Knope lands.
Knope throws a nice looking combination but Kiely bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A low kick from Knope is predictable there
and Knope takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ben Knope seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knope rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kiely counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fight stays on the outside here - Knope looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Knope connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kiely momentarily.
Knope is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#TD2#
Kiely throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Knope tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kiely is in Knope's guard.
Kiely with a flurry of punches that miss.
Knope keeping moving, preventing Kiely from controlling successfully.
Kiely is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kiely is looking to work some ground and pound but Knope has wrist control.#T4#
Knope not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Knope tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kiely must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Knope wants to stand up but Kiely is controlling him.
Kiely trying to control but Knope is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kiely throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kiely scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Knope throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Knope throws a hook to the side of Kiely's head but Kiely sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Knope fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kiely, pushing him back against the ropes.
Kiely tries to throw a body punch but Knope avoids it by throwing Kiely back against the ropes.
Kiely tries to throw a body punch but Knope avoids it by throwing Kiely back against the ropes.
Kiely tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T5#
Knope crunches a lovely knee into Kiely's ribcage.
Knope throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kiely blocks it with crossed arms.
Kiely tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knope's elbow.
Kiely struggles to land a body shot inside as Knope controls his hands.
Knope lands an elbow inside that Kiely shrugs off.
A right hook to the body lands for Knope.
Kiely looks winded!
Kiely tries a body shot but Knope blocks it.
Knope creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kiely's defenses.
Knope lands an elbow just above Kiely 's eye.
Kiely takes an elbow to the forehead.
Knope lands an elbow just above Kiely 's eye.
A short uppercut from Knope.
A short uppercut from Knope.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kiely doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice elbow from Knope.
Knope lands an elbow just above Kiely 's eye.
Knope comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Knope landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knope lands a nice elbow.
Knope creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kiely's defenses.
Knope creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kiely's defenses. #T6#
Knope leaning against his opponent.
Knope lands a body shot.
Knope lands an elbow inside.
Knope lands an elbow inside that Kiely shrugs off.
Knope with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #ROC#
Kiely is rocked!
Knope lands a damaging elbow.
Kiely is still on wobbly legs! Can Knope finish him?
Knope scores with a shot to the side of Kiely's head.
Knope lands a nice elbow.
Knope presses Kiely against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Knope lands a big right hand that drops Kiely! The killer instinct kicks in and Knope finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Knope!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Knope!
Ben Knope seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Eddie Kiely was interviewed post fight and said 'I blame the crowd'.

Event: BFT-474: Bondi Beach Brawl 7
Date: Oct 01, 2016

#R1#
Jong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knope moves away.
Knope connects with a leg kick. Jong looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL#
Jong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Knope, pushing him back against the cage.
Jong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knope stalling the fight.
Jong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jong misses with a knee to the head.
Jong lands an uppercut.
Knope blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jong as Knope tries to tie him up.
Knope misses with a knee to the head.
Jong blocks an elbow strike.
Knope creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Knope throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Jong fails to land.
Jong blocks an elbow strike from Knope.
Jong misses with a punch to the body.
Knope softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knope looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Knope avoiding damage as Jong throws knees to the body.
Knope throws an elbow but it misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Knope. #T1#
Knope comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Knope lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jong backwards.
Knope dodges an elbow strike from Jong.
Jong avoids the elbow strike from Knope, against the cage.
Knope landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jong is breathing heavily.
Knope creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jong's defenses.
Knope lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Kim Jong has been cut.
Knope with a knee to the head.
Knope is pushing Jong up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Knope utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Knope.
Knope pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Knope.
Knope lands a knee to the head.
Knope leaning against his opponent.
Knope misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jong.
Knees to the body from Knope.
Jong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Knope. #T2#
Knope scores with a shot to the side of Jong's head.
Knope lands a damaging elbow.
Knope lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knope creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jong's defenses.
Knope using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jong has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knope tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jong misses with a body punch.
Jong dodges an elbow strike from Knope.
Knope lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jong or not.
Jong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Knope.
Jong dodges an elbow strike from Knope.
A left hand lands to the body for Knope.
Knope comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Knope lands an elbow inside.
Knope tries to throw a body punch but Jong avoids it by throwing Knope back against the cage.
Knope lands an elbow inside that Jong shrugs off.
Nice body punch from Knope.
Knope lands a nice elbow.
Knope has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jong seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Knope can turn it around.
Jong avoids the elbow strike from Knope, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Knope.
Nice elbow from Knope. #T3#
Knope creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A right hand to the body from Knope.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Good body shot from Knope.
Knope lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
Kim Jong's cut is getting worse.
Jong blocks the elbow strike.
Jong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jong takes a shot to the head.
Knope lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Knope jerks Jong's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Jong drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Knope goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Knope because Jong was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Ben Knope!
A determined Ben Knope didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: BFT-465
Date: Jul 27, 2016

#R1#
Rodrigo Nogueira swats away the attempt to clinch by Knope.#CL2#
Knope has Rodrigo Nogueira up against the cage in a clinch.
Knope tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rodrigo Nogueira is trying to drag Knope to the mat but Knope just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Rodrigo Nogueira gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Knope does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigo Nogueira not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rodrigo Nogueira has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rodrigo Nogueira lands a big elbow. #T1#
Knope is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Knope tries to improve his position but Rodrigo Nogueira has taken his back! Rodrigo Nogueira has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Knope tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Rodrigo Nogueira pushes Knope away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
An out of breath Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: BFT-460
Date: Jun 29, 2016

#R1##TD#
Velasquez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Knope tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Velasquez is in Knope's guard.
Knope is wriggling around but Velasquez manages to pass to half guard. #REVB#
Knope trying to control but Velasquez postures up.
Knope wants to improve his position but Velasquez is controlling well.
Velasquez wants to pass to mount but Knope is defending the position.
Velasquez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knope trying to hold on to Velasquez's head to control him but Velasquez postures up.
Knope tries to get to full guard but Velasquez has control of the leg. #T1#
Knope is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Velasquez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Velasquez's back!
You can see the frustration on Velasquez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Knope misses with an elbow to the head.
Velasquez trying to control but not successfully.
Velasquez is trying to get back to his feet but Knope has full control of the position and if anything, Velasquez has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Knope is working the ground and pound. Can Velasquez escape?
Knope lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Knope.
Velasquez tries to roll but Knope sticks to his back.
Knope wants to control but Velasquez is keeping busy.
Velasquez rolls, trying to escape but Knope keeps control of the position.
Knope throwing wild punches that miss their target. #SUB2#
Knope is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #T2##SUB2#
Knope working for the choke.
Velasquez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Velasquez is working hard here to advance position.
Knope punches the canvas rather than the man.
Velasquez grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Even with his hooks in, Knope manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Velasquez is taking damage to the body and head.
Velasquez prevents Knope from getting a body triangle.
Knope throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Knope landing with strikes. #T3#
Velasquez prevents Knope from getting a body triangle.
Velasquez trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Velasquez can't escape the position.
Knope struggling to land strikes to the head as Velasquez covers up.
Velasquez is in bad spot here.
Knope lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK. #SUB2#
Knope working for a choke but Velasquez is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Knope working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Velasquez rolls, trying to escape but Knope keeps control of the position. #T4#
Velasquez covers up after that shot from Knope.
Knope doesn't have the hooks in and Velasquez manages to turn into his guard.
Velasquez scoring with some ground and pound.
Velasquez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Knope utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Velasquez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Knope works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Velasquez is pushing down on Knope's leg trying to pass to half guard. Knope is fighting to maintain full guard but Velasquez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Velasquez looks to land a strike but Knope avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Velasquez scoring with some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Velasquez preventing the sweep.
Knope keeping moving, preventing Velasquez from controlling successfully.
Velasquez throws a strike but Knope rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Knope dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Knope finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Velasquez lands with a straight right. Knope didn't see that one coming.
Knope leaves Velasquez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Knope darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Knope trying to pass the guard but Velasquez defending well. #SUB#
Velasquez looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Velasquez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Knope lands strikes from half guard.#T1#
Knope takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Knope wants to lay and pray for a moment but Velasquez keeps working.
Velasquez trying to hold on to Knope's head to control him but Knope postures up.
Knope stalling.
Knope prevents Velasquez from improving his position.
Knope lands strikes from half guard.
Knope working the head and body with strikes.
Knope is trying to control. Velasquez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Knope has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Velasquez taking some punishment here, with Knope in his half guard. #T2##SUB#
Velasquez actively working from the bottom here.
Knope lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Knope is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Knope seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Knope is looking to advance position but Velasquez won't allow it.
Velasquez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Knope. #SUB#
Velasquez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Knope throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ground and pound from Knope.
Velasquez looks like he's trying to stand up. #T3#
Velasquez trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Velasquez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Knope is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ben Knope has got the better of the ground game so far.
Knope wants to take a breather but Velasquez is having none of it.
Velasquez is looking to improve his position.
Velasquez gets back to full guard.
Velasquez trying to control the position.
Velasquez keeping moving, preventing Knope from controlling successfully.
Knope pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Velasquez is keeping the position for now. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Velasquez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Knope's corner calls for a 1-2. Knope obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Knope scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Knope tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Velasquez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Knope scores with a crisp jab that stopped Velasquez in his tracks.
Velasquez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Knope.#TD#
Velasquez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Velasquez working over Knope with some ground and pound. Knope looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Velasquez trying to control from Knope's half guard. Knope has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Knope keeping moving, preventing Velasquez from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Velasquez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knope swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Knope avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Knope 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Velasquez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Velasquez avoids the head kick by Knope.
Velasquez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Knope avoids it really well and circles away.
Knope dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Velasquez. That did some damage!
Knope dips to his left and cracks Velasquez with an uppercut!
Velasquez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Knope scores with a head kick. #CL2#
Knope clinches up with Velasquez and pushes him back against the cage.
Knope lands a nice knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knope is trying to drag Velasquez to the mat but Velasquez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Knope misses with an elbow strike.
Knope throws an elbow that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Knope as Velasquez tries to tie him up. #T1#
Knope lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Cain Velasquez has been cut.
Knope looking to slow down the pace here.
Velasquez working hard to break the clinch.
Velasquez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Velasquez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Knope gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Velasquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knope misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Knope.
Velasquez dodges an elbow strike from Knope.
Knope misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Velasquez.
Velasquez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Knope has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Velasquez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Velasquez looks for a takedown but Knope sprawls well.
Velasquez shoots in looking for a takedown. Knope tries to sprawl out of it but Velasquez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Knope manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Knope lands a nice looking body shot. #CL2#
Velasquez gets tackled into the cage by Knope. Knope maintains the clinch.
Velasquez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Knope smiles and moves away.
Cain Velasquez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knope tries to close the distance and clinch but Velasquez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Knope dives in and scores a takedown into Velasquez's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knope postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Velasquez has his foot on Knope's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Knope works his way back into a safe position though.
Velasquez wants to control the position but Knope says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB#
Velasquez has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Knope escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Knope!
Knope lands a nice forearm strike. #T3#
Velasquez is working to avoid the ground and pound but Knope connects with a decent elbow.
Knope trying to control the position but Velasquez is working away.
Knope lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Velasquez is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Knope working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Velasquez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Knope working away.
Check out the look on Knope's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Velasquez wants to control but Knope postures up.
Knope cracks Velasquez with a big elbow.
Knope wants to control but Velasquez is keeping him busy.
Velasquez is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Knope asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T4#
Knope lands some shots froms side control.
Knope creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Knope working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Velasquez regains half guard there - taking advantage of Knope's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Cain Velasquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knope working Velasquez over with strikes.
Ben Knope is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Knope wants to stand up but Velasquez is controlling the position.
Velasquez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Velasquez strikes from the bottom but Knope uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Knope scores with a couple of short elbows.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: BFT-456
Date: Jun 04, 2016

#R1#
Knope tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yuudai is able to avoid easily.#TD#
Yuudai shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Yuudai working the head and body with strikes.
Yuudai tries to pass to full mount but Knope defends it.
Yuudai thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Knope's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Yuudai seems to be looking for submissions.
Knope blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yuudai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knope is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Yuudai is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Knope sees it coming and defends easily.#T1##SUB#
Yuudai seems to be working for a kimura but Knope defends the submission attempt.
Yuudai has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Yuudai not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knope keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Knope trying to hold on to Yuudai's head to control him but Yuudai postures up.
Knope makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Knope.
Knope keeping moving, preventing Yuudai from controlling successfully.
Yuudai loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Yuudai stopping the sweep attempt from Knope.#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.
Yuudai wants to control from the top but Knope keeps moving.
Knope is adopting a defensive guard.
Yuudai won't allow Knope to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Knope is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Yuudai looking for subs off his back but Knope has passed one foot through into half guard.
Yuudai blocking the ground and pound attempt from Knope. #T3##SUB2#
Knope is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yuudai has managed to free his arm - good work.
Yuudai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Knope. #SUB#
Yuudai looking for submissions off his back.
Knope trying to control from half guard but Yuudai is working away.
Knope missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Yuudai is trying to stand up here but Knope is controlling him well.
Yuudai tries to get to full guard but Knope has control of the leg.
Knope stalling away here and it's allowed Yuudai to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Knope with a flurry of punches that miss.
Knope wants to control from the top but Yuudai keeps moving. #SUB#
Yuudai is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Yuudai is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #ES#
Yuudai is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yuudai is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Knope pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenta Yuudai dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Yuudai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Yuudai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knope can do to turn this around?
Yuudai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Knope throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Knope uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
Knope gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Yuudai managing to block the knees to the body from Knope.
Knope connects with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Kenta Yuudai has been cut.#TD#
Yuudai jumps guard.
Kenta Yuudai overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Knope throws a big elbow that misses.
Knope must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Knope preventing the sweep.
Yuudai keeping moving, preventing Knope from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knope tries to free his leg and advance position but Yuudai is retaining full guard.
Yuudai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Knope advances position into side control!#T1#
Knope cracks Yuudai with a big elbow.
Yuudai tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Knope just content to control the position.
Yuudai sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Knope looks to land a strike but Yuudai avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Yuudai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Knope drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Yuudai dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Knope keeping full guard, as Yuudai tries to pass.
Knope is trying to control the position but Yuudai postures up. #T2#
Knope managing to control the position.
Knope trying to control the position.
Knope looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Yuudai puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Knope manages to get to full guard.
Yuudai landing some decent shots from guard.
Yuudai working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Knope's head.#T3#
Yuudai sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Knope's guard. #SUB#
Yuudai is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Knope has managed to free his arm - good work.
Yuudai working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Knope trying to control but Yuudai postures up.
Yuudai missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Yuudai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Knope is just riding it out for now. Yuudai eventually gives up the hold.
Knope wants to control but Yuudai is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Knope might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Yuudai haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Yuudai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Knope is just riding it out for now. Yuudai eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Yuudai is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Knope still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Knope has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yuudai tries to buck Knope off but Knope is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ben Knope will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kenta Yuudai's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Knope misses with an uppercut
and Yuudai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Knope.
Knope pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Knope ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yuudai tries to score a power double leg takedown but Knope sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Yuudai somewhat.
Knope works Yuudai's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuudai takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Yuudai tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Knope defends well and Yuudai ends up having to push Knope into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Knope tries to clinch there but Yuudai circles away.
Nice defenses there by Yuudai.
Yuudai was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Yuudai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Yuudai lands the left hand.
Knope dips to his left and cracks Yuudai with an uppercut!
Knope throws a combination. Yuudai tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Knope wants to clinch.#CL2#
Knope clinches up with Yuudai and pushes him back against the cage.
Knope tries to stall but Yuudai uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #TD#
Yuudai turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SUB#
Yuudai wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Knope, who protects the arm well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knope is trying to control Yuudai's posture but Yuudai avoids it. #T2##SUB#
Yuudai goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Knope rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Yuudai's guard! Nice work there by Knope!
Knope looking to pass the guard.
Knope postures up in Yuudai's guard and throws a big left but Yuudai blocks it. #SUB#
Yuudai looking for a guillotine here but Knope defends easily.
Knope makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Knope with a flurry of punches that miss.
Knope lands a couple of digs.#SU2#
Knope stands up and waves to Yuudai to follow him.
Yuudai looks for a takedown but Knope sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenta Yuudai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yuudai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Knope lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Knope.
Knope misses with a lunging right hand
and Yuudai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knope scores with a nice right hand.
Yuudai swats away the attempt to clinch by Knope.
Knope throws a body punch but Yuudai moves out of range.
Yuudai ducks under a wild hook from Knope.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Knope. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Knope tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yuudai was well out of range. Poor timing from Knope.#T4#
Yuudai shoots in for a takedown but Knope shows good takedown defense.
Nice takedown defense from Knope. No joy for Yuudai on that attempt.
Yuudai slips a jab and a cross from Knope.
Knope connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yuudai momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knope jabs at Yuudai's body.
Knope just misses with a punch to the body.
Knope keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A swing and a miss from Knope.
Yuudai shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Knope gets a clinch.
Knope lands an elbow inside.
Yuudai avoids the elbow strike from Knope, against the cage.
Knope lands a right hand.
Knope lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Knope comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Knope 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: BFT-452: PRIDE Never Die! 16
Date: May 11, 2016

#R1#
Rubey fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Knope looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Knope cracks Rubey with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT#
It looks like Chris Rubey has been cut.
Ben Knope seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knope has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rubey.
Knope connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rubey circles away from the clinch attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rubey.
Knope was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rubey lands with a nice body punch.
Knope scores with a jab to the body.
Knope stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rubey ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD2#
Rubey gets the takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rubey trying to control the position but Knope is working away.
Rubey tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Rubey misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T1#
Rubey slows the pace down.
Knope tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rubey wants to stand but Knope is controlling his arm.
Rubey working the head and body with strikes.
Rubey throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rubey wants to stand but Knope is controlling his arm.
Knope on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Knope tries to improve position but can't.
Rubey remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #SUB2#
Rubey is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Knope is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
Knope is trying to control Rubey's posture but Rubey avoids it.
Knope is letting Rubey control him for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Knope's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Knope tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rubey wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Knope can't do much from the bottom here.
Knope tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rubey wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3##SUB2#
Rubey swings around for an armbar but Knope sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rubey's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rubey trying to control the position.
Rubey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Knope trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rubey's guard.
Rubey keeping moving, preventing Knope from controlling successfully.
Rubey 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#
Rubey working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Rubey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knope keeps working.
Knope tries to get to full guard but Rubey has control of the leg.
Rubey is keen to just control but Knope is a slippery customer.
Rubey scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rubey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Knope does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Knope is trying to maintain the position but Rubey is very close to passing his half guard.
Knope is trying to stand.
Knope is looking to improve his position.
Knope wants to control but Rubey is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T5#
Rubey is keen to just control but Knope is a slippery customer.
Knope slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rubey is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Knope wants to sweep here but Rubey controlling him for the moment.
Rubey pushes down on Knope's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rubey wants to take a breather but Knope is having none of it. #SUB2#
Rubey is working for a submission of some sort. #T6#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Rubey is looking for a kimura but Knope is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rubey to get the leverage.
Knope tries to roll over but Rubey keeps him under control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rubey working Knope over with strikes.
Knope is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rubey looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rubey working the head and body with strikes.
Rubey is pressing down on Knope's thigh, looking to free his foot. Knope is holding on for now. #T7#
Rubey lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rubey missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Knope wants to improve his position but Rubey is controlling well.
Rubey not doing much here.
Rubey tries to stand and escape but Knope is controlling the position.
Rubey seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Knope is in trouble now - Rubey has advanced to mount! #T8#
Rubey lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#SUB2#
Rubey jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Knope is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Knope and Rubey has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Knope struggling a bit here.
Knope sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rubey has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Knope wants to control but Rubey is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rubey tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Knope.
Knope trying to hold on to Rubey's head to control him but Rubey postures up. #SUB2#
Rubey is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Knope doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rubey. #T9#
Rubey trying to control the action but Knope is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rubey seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rubey not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knope is looking to improve his position.
Knope wants to control but Rubey is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Rubey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Rubey's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R2#
Knope slaps away a takedown attempt from Rubey, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Rubey looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Knope is trying to get back to full guard.
Rubey prevents Knope from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knope keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rubey thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chris Rubey has got the better of the ground game so far.
Knope won't allow Rubey to pass to mount.
Knope has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rubey is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Knope is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SU2#
Rubey decides to stand up. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Knope.
Knope working away.
Knope fails to land a wild elbow strike. #SUB#
Knope tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rubey sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T2#
Knope thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rubey's head.
Knope throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rubey moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rubey trying to control the position.
Knope postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Knope wants to control from the top but Rubey keeps moving.
Rubey wants to sweep here but Knope controlling him for the moment.
Rubey is still trying to improve position.#T3#
Rubey trying to keep a closed guard but Knope is proving a slippery customer.
Rubey is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Knope throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
We've been informed that Rubey has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rubey fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Knope avoids it really well and circles away.
Knope keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ben Knope has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Rubey.
Knope misses with an uppercut.
Knope misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Knope looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A solid leg kick lands there for Knope. #T4#
Knope misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ben Knope is winning the standup battle so far.
Knope tries to clinch up.
Rubey dives in and grabs Knope's left leg, looking for a takedown. Knope pushes down on Rubey's head and hops out.#CL#
Knope closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #TD2#
Rubey has hold of one of Knope's legs. Knope is fighting the takedown attempt but Rubey gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Rubey with a nice head shot there.
Rubey wants to stand and escape but instead Knope has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rubey wants to sweep but no luck.
Knope landing some decent shots from guard.
Knope postures up in Rubey's guard and throws a big left but Rubey blocks it.
Rubey controls Knope momentarily but Knope frees himself. #T5#
Knope controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rubey manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Knope manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Knope 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.
Knope is working hard here to advance position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Knope holds on and takes a little breather.
Rubey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rubey is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rubey tries to free his leg and advance position but Knope is retaining full guard. #T6#
Rubey tries to stand but Knope is controlling from the bottom.
Knope working a defensive guard here.
Rubey stopping the sweep attempt from Knope.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Knope throws an off balance right hand
and Rubey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rubey fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Knope.
Knope misses the shot to the body.
Rubey doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Knope wants to clinch.#T7#
Knope lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Knope.
Knope takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rubey dives in for a single leg takedown but Knope sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Knope throws a wild body kick that Rubey sees coming a mile off.
Rubey tries to land a front kick but Knope steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Knope ducks under a wild hook from Rubey.
Knope pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rubey is out of range and Knope settles back down.
Knope feints a jab promting Rubey to slip. Knope then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rubey slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rubey throws a series of punches but Knope avoids them all with ease.
Knope fails with an attempt to clinch.
Knope tries to clinch there but Rubey circles away.
Rubey throws a series of punches but Knope moves out of range. #TD#
Knope gets a double leg takedown into Rubey's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knope postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T8#
Rubey keeping full guard, as Knope tries to pass.
Knope trying to control the position from guard on top but Rubey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Rubey working a defensive guard here.
Knope won't allow Rubey to sweep him here.
Rubey is trying to control the position but Knope postures up.
Rubey is pulling down on Knope's head to control his posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rubey is on top in guard. #REVB#
Rubey wants to control from the top but Knope keeps moving. #T9#
Rubey controls from within his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Knope is on top in guard. #REVR#
Rubey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Knope chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knope is working Rubey over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Knope missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Knope wants to control from the top but Rubey keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Knope showed his dominance in that final round.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight for Chris Rubey!
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight as a draw!
Judge John Mangel scores the fight for Chris Rubey!

Chris Rubey wins by majority decision!
An out of breath and clearly excited Chris Rubey thanked Spartan Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: BFT-443: Hymen vs Caesar
Date: Mar 19, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Nadir rushes Knope and presses him up against the cage.
Knope tries to land knees in the clinch but Nadir avoids the damage to the body.
Knope stalling against the cage.
Nice elbow from Knope. #CUT#
It looks like Abed Nadir has been cut.
Knope creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Knope just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nadir's brow.
Knope working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knope throws an elbow but it misses.
Knope lands a nice elbow.
Nadir blocks an elbow strike from Knope.
Knope's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knope tries a body shot but Nadir blocks it.
Knope using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nadir has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nice elbow from Knope. #T1#
Nadir landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nadir on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knope misses with an elbow strike.
Nadir avoids the elbow strike from Knope, against the cage.
Knope creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Knope using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nadir has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nadir is looking to control Knope's arms but Knope gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nadir has his back to the cage.
Knope managing to block the knees to the body from Nadir.
Knope avoiding damage as Nadir throws knees to the body.
Knope lands a right hand.
Knope looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Knope trying to stall but Nadir improves his position.
Knope is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nadir is defending well for now.
Nadir blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Knope misses with a body punch.
Knope putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nadir in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knope tries a knee to the head but Nadir blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Knope.
Nadir managing to block the knees to the body from Knope.
A short right from Knope on the inside.
Knope tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knope fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knope slows down the pace here.
Knope leaning against his opponent.
Knope putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nadir in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A short right from Knope.
Nadir taking a breather. #T3#
Knope scores with a shoulder strike.
Nadir stalling in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Knope.
Nadir looks winded!
Nadir tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Knope avoids it.
Knope pressing his opponent against the cage.
Knope looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Knope is looking to take this one to the mat.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nadir blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nadir taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Knope lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nadir.
Knope stalls. #T4#
Knope misses with an elbow over the top.
Nadir is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Knope pushes off an throws an elbow but Nadir leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nadir blocks an elbow strike from Knope.
Knope comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Knope tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nadir tries to work over Knope's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Knope has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Nadir regains guard immediately.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knope throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nadir pulls Knope in close to his closed guard and prevents Knope from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Knope dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abed Nadir's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Nadir tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knope was well out of range. Poor timing from Nadir.
Knope is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nadir can do to turn this around?#TD#
Knope shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nadir napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Nadir's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nadir is not content to let Knope control the position.
Knope landing strikes.
Knope throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nadir tries to improve position but can't.
Nadir is trying to control Knope's posture but Knope avoids it.
Knope throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T1#
Knope tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Knope is working Nadir over with some ground and pound from side control.
Knope postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Knope is looking to take a break and control but Nadir is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nadir tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SU#
Knope stands up and beckons Nadir to his feet. #CL#
Knope rushes Nadir and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Knope misses with a punch to the body.
Knope dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T2#
Knees to the body from Nadir.
Knope has a couple of punches blocked by Nadir.
Nadir dodges an elbow strike from Knope.
Knope is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nadir is defending well for now.
Knope misses with an elbow over the top.
Knope tries to land a knee to the head but Nadir blocks with his arms.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Knope just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nadir's brow.
Knope is looking to take this one to the mat.
A short body shot lands from Nadir as the two fighters clinch.
Knope lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T3#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nadir.
Knope lands a nice elbow.
Nadir taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Knope is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nadir is defending well for now.
A right hook to the body lands for Knope.
Nadir is breathing heavily.
Knope with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knope is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nadir blocks an elbow strike from Knope.
Knope tries to land knees in the clinch but Nadir avoids the damage to the body.
Nadir content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nadir avoids a wild elbow strike from Knope.
Knope lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Knope lands with a left to the head.
Knope being controlled against the cage.#T4#
Knope lands an elbow that stopped Nadir in his tracks for a moment.
Nadir avoids the elbow strike from Knope, against the cage.
Knope avoiding damage as Nadir throws knees to the body.
Nadir is pushing Knope up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Knope looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nadir prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Knope. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knope throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nadir blocks it with crossed arms.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knope is looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Knope dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Abed Nadir's cut.
That's time! Knope's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Nadir uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knope.
Knope uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nadir.
Nadir throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nadir misses with a body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Knope!
Knope scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nadir doesn't seem bothered though.
Knope connects with a body shot that sends Nadir's belly button to the back.
Nadir swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Knope drives through and clinches with Nadir against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Knope pushes off an throws an elbow but Nadir leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Knope is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nadir is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knope tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nadir avoids it.
Knope can't find room to land a body shot as Nadir controls the action.
Nadir stalling in the clinch but Knope improves position.
Nadir tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Knope avoids it.
Knope tries for a takedown but Nadir manages to get underhooks. #T1#
Nadir avoids the elbow strike from Knope, against the cage.
Nadir taking a breather.
Knope lands a shot to the body.
Nadir takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knope stalling against the cage.
Knope gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Knope tries to throw a body punch but Nadir avoids it by throwing Knope back against the cage.
Nadir's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Knope's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Nadir letting Knope take a breather here.
Nadir avoids a wild elbow strike from Knope.#T2#
A short left from Knope.
Knope leaning his opponent against the cage.
Knope creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nadir avoids a wild elbow strike from Knope.
Nadir takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ben Knope has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nadir letting Knope take a breather here.
Knope lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Knope.
Nadir content to slow the pace in the clinch. #TD#
Knope gets a trip takedown into half guard.#T3#
Knope missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nadir taking some punishment here, with Knope in his half guard.
Knope thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Knope seems to be looking for submissions.
Nadir blocking the ground and pound attempt from Knope.
Nadir desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Knope trying to control the pace. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nadir is not content to let Knope control the position.
Knope sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nadir defending well though.
Ben Knope is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Knope is thwarting Nadir's attempts to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knope trying to control the action but Nadir is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Knope showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Knope has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27

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

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