Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CFC 494: IsMore v Inarritu 2
Date: Jun 22, 2022

#R1#
Benoit scores with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Twisty Kneereaper has been cut.
Kneereaper misses with a takedown
and Benoit counters with a nice body kick.
Benoit throws a combination that misses
and Kneereaper counters with a one-two to the body.
Kneereaper tries to score a power double leg takedown but Benoit sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kneereaper somewhat.
Benoit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Benoit takes a swing at Kneereaper's ribcage but misses.
Kneereaper changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Kneereaper drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Benoit sneaks out the side door and pushes Kneereaper away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Twisty Kneereaper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benoit moves into range and connects with a jab.
Benoit stuffs the takedown attempt from Kneereaper. Kneereaper gets slowly back to his feet.
Christ Benoit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Twisty Kneereaper.#T1#
Kneereaper slips under a jab.
Kneereaper shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Benoit as he jumps to the side.
Kneereaper connects with a leg kick.
Benoit lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kneereaper moves out of range of the strikes.
Benoit takes a swing at Kneereaper's ribcage but misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Benoit. #CL2#
Kneereaper closes the distance and clinches.
Benoit lands a body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Benoit.
Benoit tries a body shot but Kneereaper blocks it. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benoit.
Benoit misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Benoit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Benoit moves out of range as Kneereaper strikes.
A big left from Benoit misses.
Benoit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benoit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benoit misses with a body shot.
Benoit stuffs the takedown attempt from Kneereaper. Kneereaper gets slowly back to his feet.
Benoit tests Kneereaper's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Benoit takes a swing at Kneereaper's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Kneereaper is trying hard to land a takedown here. Benoit sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Benoit is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Benoit takes a swing at Kneereaper's ribcage but misses.
Kneereaper only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Benoit looks to land a right hand but Kneereaper moved out of range.#CL2#
Kneereaper closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Kneereaper manages to break the clinch.
Benoit lands a slapping body shot.
Kneereaper fails with an attempt to clinch.
Benoit throws a body shot but no joy.
Benoit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kneereaper looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kneereaper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Benoit tried to counter with a leg kick but Kneereaper avoided it.
Kneereaper pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kneereaper throws a sloppy head kick and Benoit moves out of range easily.
It looked like Benoit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Benoit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#TD2#
Kneereaper shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kneereaper showed some decent athleticism there.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kneereaper is looking to advance position but Benoit won't allow it.
Kneereaper prevents Benoit from improving his position.
Kneereaper tries to pass the half guard into mount. Benoit knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kneereaper throwing shots but Benoit is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Christ Benoit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Twisty Kneereaper'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##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kneereaper. #SU2#
Kneereaper stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Benoit throws a poor cross that misses
and Kneereaper counters with a left and a right that stings Benoit.
Kneereaper shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Benoit sprawls well. Benoit wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kneereaper gets slowly back to his feet.
Benoit is looking to wear down Kneereaper with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Benoit defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kneereaper.
Christ Benoit is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneereaper blocks a head kick by Benoit.
Kneereaper let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Benoit throws a big shot that misses.
Kneereaper is trying hard to land a takedown here. Benoit sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Christ Benoit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Twisty Kneereaper.#TD2#
Kneereaper throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Benoit tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kneereaper is in Benoit's guard.#T1#
Benoit wants to sweep here but Kneereaper controlling him for the moment.
Benoit managing to control the position.
Kneereaper preventing the sweep.
Benoit has Kneereaper pulled in close to control his posture. #SU2#
Kneereaper decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kneereaper plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T2#
Benoit connects with a right hand. Kneereaper shakes it off.
Benoit lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A head kick by Kneereaper misses
and Benoit counters with a straight right hand.
Benoit scoring well with a low kick there.
Kneereaper dives in for a single leg takedown but Benoit sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Benoit tried to counter with a leg kick but Kneereaper avoided it.
Kneereaper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benoit manages to avoid it.
Kneereaper shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Benoit as he jumps to the side.
Benoit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kneereaper can do to turn this around?
Benoit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kneereaper.
Benoit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benoit misses with an uppercut.
Benoit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kneereaper moves away.#T3##CL2#
Kneereaper fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Benoit, pushing him back against the cage.
Kneereaper tries to pull guard but Benoit won't allow it.
Benoit trying to land knees to the body.
Kneereaper jumps guard but Benoit turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Kneereaper breaks from the clinch.
Benoit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kneereaper.
No luck for Kneereaper with that takedown attempt.
Benoit smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kneereaper misses with a takedown attempt - Benoit sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
A slow jab from Benoit misses its intended target.
A big left from Benoit misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Benoit misses the target.
Kneereaper misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kneereaper takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kneereaper shoots in looking for a takedown. Benoit tries to sprawl out of it but Kneereaper keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Benoit manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kneereaper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kneereaper wants to clinch but Benoit slips to the side
and Benoit finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Christ Benoit dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Twisty Kneereaper's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kneereaper avoids a wild elbow strike from Benoit.
Kneereaper wants to take the fight to the mat but Benoit manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kneereaper is trying to pull guard but Benoit turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Benoit throws an elbow but misses.
Kneereaper jumps guard but Benoit turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Christ Benoit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Twisty Kneereaper.
Kneereaper is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Benoit breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Benoit throws a lazy right hand but Kneereaper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Kneereaper with that takedown attempt.
Kneereaper doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Benoit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kneereaper takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Kneereaper throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Benoit's waist but Benoit gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kneereaper off to one side.
Kneereaper shoots in for a double leg but Benoit sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kneereaper darts in looking for a takedown but Benoit gets double underhooks and turns Kneereaper into the cage.
Benoit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Benoit misses with a wild body shot.
Kneereaper shoots in looking for a takedown but Benoit manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kneereaper's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kneereaper tries to clinch but Benoit is having none of it.
Kneereaper blocks a jab.
Benoit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kneereaper.
Benoit connects with a leg kick.
Benoit throws a right hand that Kneereaper ducks under and follows up with a left that Kneereaper also avoids with ease.
An inside leg kick from Kneereaper misses.
It looked like Benoit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Benoit moves out of range of the body kick from Kneereaper.
Kneereaper misses with a double jab
and Benoit counters with a leg kick. #TD2#
Kneereaper is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Benoit's half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benoit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kneereaper is working away from the top position though.
Christ Benoit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kneereaper trying to control from half guard but Benoit is working away. #T3#
Kneereaper prevents Benoit from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benoit trying to control from the bottom.
Kneereaper throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Benoit leaves Kneereaper with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Benoit lands a body shot. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kneereaper moves out of range of the body kick from Benoit.
Kneereaper is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Benoit lands a right hook to the body.
Kneereaper looks to land a right hand but Benoit moved out of range.
Kneereaper tries to clinch but Benoit moves out of range.
Kneereaper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benoit.
Kneereaper will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Benoit misses the shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benoit looks to land a body kick but Kneereaper moved away.
Kneereaper steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Benoit.
Benoit misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Kneereaper counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Twisty Kneereaper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benoit has his hands clasped together around Kneereaper's back. He's all about the action.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: CFC 485: Farrokhzad v Jimenez
Date: May 22, 2022

#R1#
Kneereaper tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Handicks defends well and Kneereaper ends up having to push Handicks into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kneereaper is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Handicks gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Kneereaper breaks the clinch.
Handicks misses with a looping right.
Kneereaper is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Handicks.
Kneereaper fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Twisty Kneereaper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Handicks looks to throw the jab but Kneereaper is out of range.
Kneereaper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Handicks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Handicks feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kneereapers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kneereaper is looking to clinch but Handicks is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneereaper shoots in for a takedown but Handicks shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Handicks misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Kneereaper holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Handicks's coach down at Westside Martial Arts was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Handicks's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#BC#
Kneereaper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Handicks with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Handicks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kneereaper circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Handicks cracks Kneereaper with an open hand slap.
Handicks throws a poor cross that misses
and Kneereaper counters with a straight right hand.
Kneereaper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Handicks throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kneereaper tries to clinch but Handicks is having none of it.
Handicks stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Handicks wants it to stay on the feet.
Kneereaper slips a jab from Handicks.
Kneereaper doesn't manage to clinch there - Handicks circles away.
Kneereaper sets himself, and Handicks steps forward looking for the clinch! Kneereaper avoids it this time.#CL#
Kneereaper closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Handicks is trying to break the clinch but Kneereaper has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Kneereaper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kneereaper fails with the takedown
and Handicks counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Kneereaper closes the distance but Handicks moves to the side
and Kneereaper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kneereaper with a poor takedown
and Handicks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kneereaper doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Handicks to counter with a crisp jab.
Handicks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kneereaper.
Kneereaper tries to clinch but Handicks moves out of range.
Kneereaper doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Handicks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Handicks looks to land a left hand but Kneereaper moved out of range nicely.
Kneereaper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kneereaper slips a jab from Handicks.#CL#
Kneereaper gets a clinch. #BC2#
Handicks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3##CL#
Kneereaper moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Handicks manages to break the clinch. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Handicks tries to circle away but Kneereaper has him pinned against the cage.
Kneereaper keeps control of Handicks as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kneereaper trying to stall but Handicks improves his position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kneereaper - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kneereaper throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Handicks blocks it with crossed arms.
Kneereaper stalling.
Handicks gets underhooks to prevent Kneereaper's takedown attempt.
Handicks wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T4##BC2#
Handicks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Kneereaper gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Handicks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kneereaper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Handicks.
Kneereaper tries a head kick but it misses.
Kneereaper tries to clinch but Handicks is having none of it.
Kneereaper tries for a takedown but Handicks sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kneereaper on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kneereaper throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kneereaper moves in looking to clinch but Handicks pushes him off.
Handicks looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kneereaper tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Handicks counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Handicks misses with a series of wild punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johny Handicks dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Handicks scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johny Handicks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Handicks keeps the fight on the outside.
Kneereaper shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Handicks sprawls well. Handicks wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kneereaper gets slowly back to his feet.
Handicks appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kneereaper tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Handicks defends well and Kneereaper ends up having to push Handicks into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Handicks! But no joy.
Kneereaper is trying to pull guard but Handicks turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Twisty Kneereaper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Handicks blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kneereaper drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kneereaper changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Handicks fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T1#
Handicks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kneereaper tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Handicks defends well and Kneereaper ends up having to push Handicks into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Handicks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#BC2#
Handicks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Handicks in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Handicks stuns Kneereaper with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kneereaper doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Handicks counters with a straight right hand.
Kneereaper tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Twisty Kneereaper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Handicks gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kneereaper to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Handicks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Handicks pulls Kneereaper in close to his closed guard and prevents Kneereaper from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kneereaper pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Handicks is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Kneereaper prevents Handicks from getting back to his feet.
Handicks pulls Kneereaper in close to prevent any damage.
Kneereaper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Handicks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Handicks is controlling Kneereaper's posture.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Handicks throws an overhand right that lands on Kneereaper's shoulder, as Kneereaper tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Kneereaper shoots for a takedown but Handicks saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kneereaper tries to clinch up but Handicks circles away and keeps his distance.
Kneereaper tries to clinch there but Handicks circles away.
Kneereaper tries for a takedown but Handicks circles away easily
and Handicks counters with a stiff right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kneereaper.
A head kick from Kneereaper lands but Handicks takes it in his stride.
Kneereaper tries to clinch there but Handicks circles away.
Handicks swats away the attempt to clinch by Kneereaper.
Johny Handicks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Handicks displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kneereaper.
Kneereaper takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4##TD#
Kneereaper closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Handicks did well to prevent Kneereaper getting side control.

Handicks kicks Kneereaper off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kneereaper on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kneereaper shoots in for a double leg but Handicks sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Handicks! But no joy.
Handicks looks to land a left hand but Kneereaper moved out of range nicely.
Handicks throws an overhand right that lands on Kneereaper's shoulder, as Kneereaper tries to avoid the shot.
Handicks scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Handicks. Those never looked like landing.
Kneereaper tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kneereaper fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kneereaper with a lazy takedown attempt
and Handicks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kneereaper on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big right from Handicks misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johny Handicks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Kneereaper misses with a takedown attempt
and Handicks counters with a series of strikes. Kneereaper will be more careful next time no doubt.
Handicks misses with a hook.
Handicks loads up on a big right hand but Kneereaper slips the punch.#CL#
Handicks gets tackled into the cage by Kneereaper. Kneereaper maintains the clinch.
Kneereaper has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Handicks is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kneereaper is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Twisty Kneereaper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kneereaper is trying to stall.
Handicks wants to break free but Kneereaper has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneereaper misses with a knee to the head.
Handicks has had enough of the clinch but Kneereaper keeps him there for the moment.
Handicks wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Handicks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Kneereaper dives in for a single leg takedown but Handicks sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Handicks looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kneereaper keeps control of Handicks as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kneereaper keeps control of Handicks as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Handicks is pressed up against the cage. Kneereaper has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Handicks down to the mat. Handicks avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Handicks might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Handicks lands a nice shot to the body.
Handicks jabs Kneereaper to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kneereaper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Handicks tries to get set, Kneereaper tries to push him back and clinch up but Handicks manages to avoid the attempt.
Kneereaper tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Handicks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Handicks throws a combination. Kneereaper tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kneereaper takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kneereaper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Handicks.
Handicks throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johny Handicks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Kneereaper ducks right into an uppercut from Handicks.
Kneereaper tries to clinch but Handicks moves away
and Handicks counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Handicks looks to land a right hand but Kneereaper moved out of range.
Kneereaper shoots for a double leg takedown but Handicks sprawls well. He's pushed Kneereaper's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kneereaper is looking to clinch.
Handicks misses with a hook.
Kneereaper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Handicks.
Kneereaper appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Handicks scores with a decent looking hook.
Kneereaper doesn't manage to clinch there - Handicks circles away.
Kneereaper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Handicks.
Kneereaper throws a quick counter kick to the body but Handicks avoids it.
Kneereaper tries to clinch up.
Handicks keeps the fight on the outside.
Handicks misses with a few strikes there. #T3#
Kneereaper wants to clinch up but Handicks keeps it at a distance.
Handicks misses with a right hand
and Kneereaper counters with a left and a right that stings Handicks.
Handicks throws a hook but Kneereaper blocks it.
Kneereaper closes the distance and clinches up with Handicks, looking for a takedown. Kneereaper pushes Handicks against the cage but Handicks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Handicks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kneereaper tries to clinch up but Handicks circles away and keeps his distance.
Handicks connects with a crisp jab.
Handicks scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Handicks fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Handicks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Handicks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Handicks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kneereaper is trying hard to land a takedown here. Handicks sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Handicks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Kneereaper shoots in looking for a takedown but Handicks manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kneereaper's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kneereaper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Good exchange - Handicks coming out on top.
Kneereaper tries to clinch up
and Kneereaper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sloppy strikes from Handicks. Those never looked like landing.
Kneereaper with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Handicks to counter with a crisp jab.
A lazy left from Handicks finds it's target.
Twisty Kneereaper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Handicks tries to move into range but Kneereaper moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johny Handicks!
Johny Handicks tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Hunt darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kneereaper tries to get to full guard but Hunt has control of the leg.
Kneereaper might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kneereaper missing with punches from the bottom.
Hunt prevents Kneereaper from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneereaper pushes Hunt off looking to stand but Hunt dives back in and keeps control.
Kneereaper is looking to control Hunt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kneereaper avoid being mounted?#T1#
Kneereaper tries to get to full guard but Hunt has control of the leg.
Kneereaper is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hunt fails with a takedown attempt.
Kneereaper tries to counter with a takedown but Hunt is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Hunt bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kneereaper is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Hunt in the domination position with Kneereaper hanging on.#SU2#
Hunt has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD#
Kneereaper scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hunt wants to control but Kneereaper postures up.
Kneereaper controlling from side mount.
Hunt regains half guard there - taking advantage of Kneereaper's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T3#
Kneereaper performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SU#
Kneereaper stands up and beckons Hunt to join him on the feet.
Hunt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kneereaper.
Hunt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Hunt scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kneereaper keeping hold of Hunt's head, controlling as best he can.
Kneereaper trying to control here. #T4##SUB#
Kneereaper looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kneereaper wants to get back to full guard but Hunt has mounted him!#SU2#
Hunt is standing up, even though he is in mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kneereaper shoots in looking for a takedown but Hunt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kneereaper's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hunt misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Kneereaper counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Come on Kneereaper - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kneereaper goes for a takedown attempt but Hunt pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Paul Hunt will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kneereaper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hunt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hunt throws out a powerful jab.#TD#
Kneereaper scores with a takedown into Hunt's guard.#SU#
Kneereaper stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Twisty Kneereaper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kneereaper jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kneereaper looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hunt is fending him off so far but Kneereaper persists. Nope, Hunt circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Kneereaper clinches up against the cage.
Hunt misses with the head strike.
Kneereaper blocks a body shot from Hunt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Kneereaper ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kneereaper no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hunt wanted to stand there but Kneereaper had control of the position.
Kneereaper wants to sweep here but Hunt controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Kneereaper wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hunt is now in half guard.
Kneereaper wants to get back to full guard.
Hunt perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kneereaper is trying to get back to full guard.
Kneereaper throws a strike from the bottom but Hunt passes into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kneereaper bucks up and tries to throw Hunt off but instead Hunt has got his back!#T2#
Kneereaper is trying to stand back up.
Paul Hunt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kneereaper trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Hunt is hanging on to Kneereaper's back as he tries to escape.
Hunt not allowing Kneereaper to control his hands.
Hunt is hanging on to Kneereaper's back as he tries to escape. #T3#
Kneereaper is working hard here to advance position.
Hunt controls the action.
Kneereaper trying to get back to his feet but Hunt is in full control for now.
Hunt controlling the position well here. Kneereaper rolled but Hunt kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kneereaper just trying to survive but Hunt is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hunt has the hooks in. Kneereaper is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hunt trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kneereaper doesn't escape.
Hunt is hanging on to Kneereaper's back as he tries to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kneereaper trying to control the hands but Hunt won't let him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Hunt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kneereaper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kneereaper.
Hunt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hunt scores with a jab to the head.
Paul Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt stuffs the takedown attempt from Kneereaper. Kneereaper gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Kneereaper throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hunt was covering up waiting for the punch and Kneereaper finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kneereaper controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Hunt is working an open guard so Kneereaper takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T1#
Kneereaper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hunt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hunt throws the left hand but Kneereaper avoids the punch easily.
Kneereaper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hunt tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD#
Hunt gets caught napping as Kneereaper dives in and scores a takedown. Hunt manages to retain guard.
Hunt has Kneereaper pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kneereaper prevents Hunt from getting back to his feet.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Kneereaper from controlling successfully.
Kneereaper looking to sit in guard and control but Hunt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Kneereaper pulls Hunt in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Kneereaper looking to control.
Hunt is fighting to break Kneereaper's control of his arms but Kneereaper is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kneereaper looking for a sweep. Not yet Kneereaper, not yet.
Kneereaper is trying to keep Hunt in close.
Kneereaper looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Kneereaper has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hunt has passed into side control.
Hunt 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.
Kneereaper throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Kneereaper tries to bench press Hunt off him but Hunt keeps the position.
Kneereaper wants to control but Hunt postures up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hunt keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#TD2#
Hunt closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kneereaper did well to prevent Hunt getting side control.
Kneereaper tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Hunt has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Hunt content just to control the position here.
Kneereaper tries to hold on but Hunt pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
Hunt is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Twisty Kneereaper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD2#
Hunt drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kneereaper is wriggling around but Hunt manages to pass to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Twisty Kneereaper showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hunt 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: SFL 85 | Bangin vs Bronco
Date: Jul 18, 2021

#R1#
Kneereaper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ghouti moves away.
Ghouti darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kneereaper walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kneereaper missing with a left hand there. Ghouti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Ghouti darts in and clinches Kneereaper up against the cage.#TD2#
Kneereaper has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ghouti uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Kneereaper is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Kneereaper working for a triangle but Ghouti defends it easily.
Ghouti engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ghouti has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ghouti has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghouti continues to stall.#SUB2#
Kneereaper working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ghouti doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ghouti manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kneereaper keeping moving, preventing Ghouti from controlling successfully. #T1#
Ghouti is pushing down on Kneereaper's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kneereaper is fighting to maintain full guard but Ghouti has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ghouti content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kneereaper wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ghouti tries to pass to full mount but Kneereaper defends it.
Kneereaper wants to get back to full guard.
Ghouti lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kneereaper wants to improve his position but Ghouti is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ghouti seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ghouti wants to pass the guard but Kneereaper is defending well.
Kneereaper wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ghouti lands strikes from half guard.
Kneereaper is not content to let Ghouti control the position.
Kneereaper tries to get to full guard but Ghouti has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Kneereaper looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ghouti connects with a nice short shot to Kneereaper's temple.
Ghouti with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ghouti's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kneereaper is pressing down on Ghouti's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ghouti trying to control but Kneereaper is working from the bottom.
Ghouti slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Kneereaper is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ghouti defends well.
Ghouti is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3##SUB2#
Ghouti avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Kneereaper working for a triangle but Ghouti defends it easily. #SUB2#
Ghouti avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ghouti stays in close to Kneereaper's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Kneereaper looking for a guillotine here but Ghouti defends easily. #SUB2#
Kneereaper is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Ghouti rolls with it to try and escape but Kneereaper cranks on the arm and Ghouti is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Twisty Kneereaper!
During a confident post fight interview, Twisty Kneereaper thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SFL 81 | Shipilov vs Wojcik
Date: Jun 23, 2021

#R1#
Kneereaper throws a shot from downtown. Landry moves away and avoids it.
Kneereaper connects with a body shot.
Kneereaper throws a body punch but Landry moves out of range.
Landry avoids the body shot from Kneereaper.
Landry misses with a right hand
and Kneereaper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Landry has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kneereaper finds it's way round the side to connect with Landry's head.
Kneereaper ducks right into an uppercut from Landry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneereaper misses with a leg kick.
Kneereaper looks to land a left hand but Landry moved out of range nicely.
Kneereaper lands the left hand.#T1#
Kneereaper changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kneereaper throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Landry to counter with a crisp jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Landry as he connects with a hook.
Kneereaper misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Landry! But no joy.
Kneereaper takes a swing at Landry's ribcage but misses.
Kneereaper scores with the left hand. Landry knows he should have avoided that one.
Kneereaper is looking to wear down Landry with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kneereaper misses with a left hand
and Landry counters with a straight right hand.
Kneereaper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Landry was well out of range. Poor timing from Kneereaper.
Kneereaper throws a body punch but Landry moves out of range.
Landry swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Landry rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kneereaper counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Ryan Landry has been cut.#T2#
Kneereaper is looking to land body kicks.
Kneereaper takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kneereaper misses with a body punch
and Landry counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kneereaper thinking.
Kneereaper lands a body shot.
Kneereaper misses with a right hand
and Landry counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kneereaper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Landry.
Kneereaper moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kneereaper misses with a wild body shot.
Landry uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kneereaper.#T3#
Jab by Kneereaper.
Kneereaper throws a body punch but Landry moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Landry! But no joy.
Kneereaper showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Landry.
Landry misses with an uppercut
and Kneereaper makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Landry thuds a left hand into Kneereaper's body.
Kneereaper ducks right into an uppercut from Landry. #CUT2#It looks like Twisty Kneereaper has been cut.
Kneereaper slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Landry throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kneereaper. #T4#
Landry slips under a jab from Kneereaper.
Landry is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kneereaper with a body shot.
Kneereaper swings for the body but Landry moves out of range.
Landry checks a low kick from Kneereaper.
Kneereaper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Landry moves away.
Landry stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
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!
Landry looks to land a right hand but Kneereaper moved out of range.
Kneereaper appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A big left from Landry misses.
Landry might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A shot to the body from Kneereaper misses
and Kneereaper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kneereaper is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Good shot there by Kneereaper.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kneereaper. Landry does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Landry on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Twisty Kneereaper dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kneereaper blocks a jab.
Kneereaper throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kneereaper throws a looping overhand right but Landry ducks down to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Landry's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kneereaper with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Landry throws a looping overhand right but Kneereaper ducks down to avoid it.
Landry missing with a left hand there. Kneereaper was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kneereaper lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneereaper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Landry misses.
Kneereaper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kneereaper misses with a left hand
letting Landry counter with a right hand. #T1#
Landry tests Kneereaper's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Landry misses.
Landry throws a hook to the side of Kneereaper's head but Kneereaper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Landry lands a leg kick that knocks Kneereaper off balance momentarily.
Landry throws a hook to the side of Kneereaper's head but Kneereaper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kneereaper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Landry was well out of range. Poor timing from Kneereaper.
Landry appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Landry listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Landry uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kneereaper.
Landry throws a right hand that misses
and Kneereaper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Jab, jab by Landry - just one landing.
Kneereaper throws a sloppy body shot
and Landry counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A chopping leg kick lands by Landry.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kneereaper rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Landry counters with a stiff right hand.
Kneereaper throws a right hand that misses
and Landry counters with a stiff right hand.
Landry catches Kneereaper with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Landry just misses with a punch to the body.
Kneereaper throwing a counter right hand but Landry manages to avoid it.
Landry slips a jab from Kneereaper.
Landry connects with a looping right hand. #T3#
Kneereaper looks to land a left hand but Landry moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Landry! But no joy.
Landry throws a hook to the side of Kneereaper's head but Kneereaper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Landry ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Landry on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kneereaper throws a jab when Landry was well out of range.
Landry unleashes a big counter combination but Kneereaper bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A shot to the body from Kneereaper misses
and Landry counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Landry takes one to the chin there.
Landry uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kneereaper.
Landry uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kneereaper.
Kneereaper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Landry keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kneereaper.
Landry misses with an uppercut.
Landry takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kneereaper walks into a stiff left hand from Landry.
Kneereaper ducks under a wild hook from Landry.
Landry lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kneereaper throws a body punch but Landry moves out of range.
Landry keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kneereaper.
Despite the aggression on Landry's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kneereaper looks to land a right hand but Landry moved out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Landry showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kneereaper throws a body shot but no joy.
Landry looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kneereaper swings for the body but Landry moves out of range.
It seemed like Landry was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kneereaper throws a right hand that misses
and Landry counters with a straight right hand.
Ryan Landry seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Landry digs a good body shot into Kneereaper's ribs.
Kneereaper looks to land a body kick but Landry moved away.
Good leg kick by Kneereaper.
Kneereaper scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Landry takes one to the chin there.
A shot to the body from Kneereaper misses
and Kneereaper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Kneereaper uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Landry has time to react.
Kneereaper throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Landry to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Landry. That snapped Kneereaper's head back.
Landry misses with a two punch combination.
Landry throws a jab but it's blocked by Kneereaper.
Landry on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kneereaper takes a swing at Landry's ribcage but misses.
Kneereaper misses the shot to the body.
Landry has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kneereaper uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Landry.
Kneereaper is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
Kneereaper throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Landry counters with a nice uppercut.
Kneereaper throws an off balance right hand
and Landry counters with a stiff right hand.
Kneereaper steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Landry.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kneereaper dips to his left and cracks Landry with an uppercut!
Kneereaper throws a body punch but Landry moves out of range.
Landry takes one on the button.
Kneereaper missing with a left hand there. Landry was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kneereaper scores with a jab to the body.
Landry throws out a loose jab but Kneereaper uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Kneereaper misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Landry on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kneereaper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Landry! But no joy.
Landry ducks under a wild hook from Kneereaper.
Kneereaper misses with a hook
and Landry counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Landry misses with a body shot.
Landry swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kneereaper counters with a left to the body.
Landry misses with a looping left.
Landry uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kneereaper.#T4#
Landry misses the jab.
Landry uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jab from Kneereaper.
Landry walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A shot to the body from Kneereaper misses
and Landry counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kneereaper avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kneereaper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Landry moves away.
Kneereaper lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Landry takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #ROC#Landry is rocked!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Twisty Kneereaper.
Well Kneereaper 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: SFL 70 | Rishkinov vs Izzy II
Date: May 15, 2021

#R1#
Winn lands a slapping body shot.
Kneereaper takes a swing at Winn's ribcage but misses.
Winn now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kneereaper takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Winn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kneereaper tries to score with a low kick but Winn moves his leg out of the way.
Winn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Winn looks to land a combination but Kneereaper avoids it well.
Kneereaper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Winn throws a jab when Kneereaper was well out of range.
Winn lands a right hook to the body.
Winn connects with a nice looking jab.
Kneereaper paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winn throws a series of punches but Kneereaper avoids them all with ease.
Kneereaper wants to slow Winn down by chopping away at his legs. #CL2#
Winn closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Winn misses with a punch to the body.
Winn struggles to land a body shot inside as Kneereaper controls his hands.
Winn digs a right hand into Kneereaper's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kneereaper's gas tank.
Kneereaper has a couple of punches blocked by Winn.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Winn.
A head punch on the inside from Winn fails to land.
Winn struggles to land a body shot inside as Kneereaper controls his hands.
Kneereaper pushes Winn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kneereaper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Winn lands with a light punch inside.
Kneereaper can't find room to land a body shot as Winn controls the action.
Kneereaper is trying to pull guard but Winn turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kneereaper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Winn throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Kneereaper manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Winn is in close to Kneereaper's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Winn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Winn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kneereaper has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Winn has managed to get both his arms back between Kneereaper's legs - danger averted.
Winn scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
Winn scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Winn connects with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Kneereaper is looking for a triangle here but Winn uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Winn trying to control the action but Kneereaper is working from the bottom.
Kneereaper is trying to get back to half guard.
Kneereaper is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kneereaper wants to improve his position but Winn is controlling well.
Winn lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kneereaper is looking for a sweep. Winn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Kneereaper moves into full guard.
Kneereaper has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Winn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Kneereaper has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Winn is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kneereaper.
Winn lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winn scores with punches from side control.
Kneereaper is looking to reverse the position.
Kneereaper is working hard here to advance position.
Winn landing strikes.
Kneereaper is looking to reverse the position.
Kneereaper sneaks back into half guard.#T4#
Winn lands with a punch from half guard.
Kneereaper tries to roll over but Winn keeps him under control.
Kneereaper gets full guard.
Winn is in close to Kneereaper's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Winn is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Winn working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Kneereaper looking for a guillotine here but Winn defends easily. #SUB#
Kneereaper looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Kneereaper looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Winn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Winn is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kneereaper keeping moving, preventing Winn from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jerome Winn dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kneereaper moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Winn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kneereaper ducks right into an uppercut from Winn.
Winn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Winn throws a series of punches but Kneereaper avoids them all with ease.
A slow jab from Kneereaper misses its intended target.
Winn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kneereaper lands an overhand right.
Winn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kneereaper takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Winn misses with the combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Winn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Winn throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Winn misses with a two punch combination.
Kneereaper swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Winn.
Winn lands with a cross.
Winn throws a shot to the body.
Winn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Winn. Kneereaper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Winn misses with an uppercut. Kneereaper saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Kneereaper on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kneereaper takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Winn lands a right hook to the body.
Jerome Winn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winn connects with the punch.
Winn has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The fighters circling - Kneereaper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kneereaper showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Winn. #T2#
Winn throws a body punch but Kneereaper moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winn throws a shot from downtown. Kneereaper moves away and avoids it.
Winn catches Kneereaper with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Winn scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kneereaper works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kneereaper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Winn was well out of range. Poor timing from Kneereaper.
Kneereaper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Winn walks into a stiff left hand from Kneereaper.
Winn misses with a body shot.
Kneereaper was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kneereaper with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jerome Winn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kneereaper misses with a wild body shot.
Winn tries to bum rush Kneereaper with a series of wild strikes but Kneereaper uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
Sloppy strikes from Winn. Those never looked like landing.
Winn wants to clinch.
Winn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kneereaper jabs Winn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A left lands for Kneereaper.
Winn avoids the body shot from Kneereaper.
A little jabbing left from Winn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kneereaper misses with a straight left.
Kneereaper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kneereaper fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Winn cracks Kneereaper with a right hand to the side of the head.
Winn takes a swing at Kneereaper's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Winn throws a body shot but no joy.
No joy there for Winn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kneereaper appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kneereaper ducks right into an uppercut from Winn.
Winn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winn throws a lazy right hand but Kneereaper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jerome Winn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kneereaper slips under a jab.
Kneereaper lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kneereaper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Winn.
Kneereaper showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Winn.
Winn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kneereaper at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jerome Winn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kneereaper misses with a body kick.
Winn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kneereaper was well out of range. Poor timing from Winn.
Winn misses the jab.
Kneereaper steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Winn.
A lazy left from Winn finds it's target.
A punch combination from Winn misses.
Kneereaper half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kneereaper throws a body shot but no joy.
Winn misses the shot to the body.
Kneereaper was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Winn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winn throws a sloppy body shot
and Kneereaper counters with a nice uppercut.
Winn misses with a body shot.
Kneereaper dodges the punch combination from Winn.
Kneereaper was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Winn throws a jab but it's blocked by Kneereaper.
Kneereaper swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kneereaper shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kneereaper swings away with a body shot that misses
and Winn counters with a straight right hand.
Kneereaper moves out of range of the strikes.
Kneereaper stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kneereaper just misses with a punch to the body.
Kneereaper just misses with a punch to the body.
Kneereaper avoids a punch combination nicely.
Twisty Kneereaper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Winn lands with a nice combination. Kneereaper backs away looking to recover.
Kneereaper's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Winn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kneereaper scrambles back to his feet.
Kneereaper needs to keep his hands up - Winn had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kneereaper moves away.
Winn throws a shot to the body.
Winn misses with a straight right.
Winn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kneereaper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Winn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kneereapers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kneereaper swings for the body but Winn moves out of range.
Winn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kneereaper.
Winn catches Kneereaper with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Winn misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
Winn moves into the clinch.#T3#
Winn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kneereaper pushes Winn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Winn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kneereaper can't find room to land a body shot as Winn controls the action.
Kneereaper looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Winn has a couple of punches blocked by Kneereaper.
Winn has a couple of punches blocked by Kneereaper.
Kneereaper lands a shot to the body.
Winn misses with the head strike.
Jerome Winn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kneereaper lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kneereaper misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kneereaper.
Kneereaper working aggressively here.
Kneereaper lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Winn working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kneereaper.
Winn prevents a body shot from Kneereaper.
Kneereaper lands a body punch. #T4#
Kneereaper scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kneereaper can't find room to land a body shot as Winn controls the action.
Jerome Winn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kneereaper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Winn prevents a body shot from Kneereaper.
Kneereaper lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kneereaper.
Kneereaper tries to work over Winn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kneereaper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Winn.
Kneereaper working aggressively here.
Kneereaper misses with a punch to the body.
Winn is working Kneereaper over against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kneereaper lands a hook to the side of the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerome Winn!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jerome Winn waved his t-shirt featuring Conviction's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: SFL 58 | Lancaster vs Hopkins
Date: Mar 27, 2021

#R1#
Silva lands a lovely overhand right.
Silva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Silva misses with a head kick.
It looked like Kneereaper wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big left from Kneereaper misses.
Silva punishes Kneereaper's body with a nice straight punch.
Silva comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kneereaper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.#TD2#
Silva closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kneereaper quickly recovers to half guard.
Ground and pound from Silva.
Silva seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kneereaper tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
Silva seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Silva is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kneereaper has hold of Silva's hands but Silva slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Silva working over Kneereaper with some ground and pound. Kneereaper looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Silva takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T1#
Kneereaper is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Silva's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Silva's back!#SUB#
Kneereaper looking for the choke from the back.
Silva tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Silva is in all sorts of trouble here.
Silva tries to hold on but Kneereaper pushes him away.
Silva is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Kneereaper moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Silva has worked his arm free - good work by Silva!
Kneereaper tries to advance to mount but can't.
Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Kneereaper is trying to get an arm triangle but Silva is defending well.
Silva manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kneereaper's best efforts.#T2#
Silva won't allow Kneereaper to pass to mount.
Silva is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Kneereaper is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Silva has managed to free his arm - good work.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Kneereaper is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kneereaper has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Silva wants to sweep here but Kneereaper controlling him for the moment.
Silva is trying to keep Kneereaper in close.
Kneereaper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kneereaper passes into half guard.
Kneereaper is looking to advance position but Silva won't allow it. #T3#
Silva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kneereaper is working away from the top position though.
Silva controlling the position well.
Silva gets full guard.
Silva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kneereaper's guard. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva cracks Kneereaper with a solid left hand.
Silva is in close to Kneereaper's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Silva postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Kneereaper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kneereaper had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silva defends it easily.#T4##SUB#
Kneereaper working for a triangle but Silva defends it easily. #SUB#
Kneereaper throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Silva stands up over Kneereaper, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
My spies in Randall's Top Team inform me that Silva has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Kneereaper throws his legs up looking for a submission but Silva uses it to pass to side control.
Silva working the head with strikes.
Silva is chipping away with strikes.
Kneereaper taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kneereaper is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Silva off and has taken his back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kneereaper controlling well, preventing Silva from escaping the position. #SUB#
Kneereaper is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Silva defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Silva tries to escape but Kneereaper has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manuel Silva dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kneereaper lands with a nice body punch.
Kneereaper throws an overhand right that lands on Silva's shoulder, as Silva tries to avoid the shot.
Silva swings for the body but Kneereaper moves out of range.
Silva looks to land a left hand but Kneereaper moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Kneereaper.
Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kneereaper defends it nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silva.
Kneereaper was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneereaper misses the shot to the body.
Kneereaper misses with a straight left.
Silva connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kneereaper displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silva.
Twisty Kneereaper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manuel Silva.#T1##TD2#
Silva looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Kneereaper looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Silva postures up and lands a big shot to Kneereaper's brow. #SUB#
Kneereaper has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Kneereaper is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silva defends well.#SUB#
Kneereaper is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva is aware though and is defending well.
Silva with a nice head shot there.
Silva is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Silva works over Kneereaper with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kneereaper has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silva has managed to get both his arms back between Kneereaper's legs - danger averted.
Silva lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Silva working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Silva connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Kneereaper has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Silva content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Silva scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Kneereaper looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Silva chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Silva's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Silva landing with the ground and pound. #ROC2#Kneereaper is rocked!#SUB#
Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kneereaper has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silva has managed to get both his arms back between Kneereaper's legs - danger averted.
Oh Kneereaper is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silva works over Kneereaper with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Kneereaper keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Kneereaper seems to have got his legs back now.
Silva postures up and lands a big shot to Kneereaper's brow.
Silva with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Kneereaper is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Silva scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Silva gets to his feet and stands over Kneereaper, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Kneereaper felt that one! Silva unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Kneereaper from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manuel Silva!
Our winner, Manuel Silva, 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: SFL 50 | Lancaster vs Johnson
Date: Feb 21, 2021

#R1#
Kneereaper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ghouti is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ghouti throws a hook but Kneereaper avoids it easily.
Kneereaper sizes up Ghouti with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kneereaper misses with a left hand
and Ghouti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kneereaper lands with a straight right. Ghouti didn't see that one coming.
Ghouti moves away from the strike by Kneereaper.
Kneereaper sets himself, and Ghouti steps forward looking for the clinch! Kneereaper avoids it this time.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kneereaper enables Ghouti to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kneereaper manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Kneereaper is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ghouti is in close to Kneereaper's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ghouti trying to control but Kneereaper is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ghouti avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Kneereaper throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1##SUB#
Kneereaper looking for a guillotine here but Ghouti defends easily.
Ghouti is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ghouti distracts Kneereaper with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ghouti cracks Kneereaper with a solid left hand.
Kneereaper can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ghouti controls the pace.#SUB#
Kneereaper is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Kneereaper looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ghouti passes Kneereaper's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kneereaper is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ghouti's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ghouti's back!
Kneereaper is hanging on to Ghouti's back as he tries to escape. #SUB#
Kneereaper is looking for the choke from the back position but Ghouti is controlling his hands well. #T2##SUB#
Ghouti defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB#
Kneereaper has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Ghouti has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB#
Kneereaper has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Ghouti tries to escape but Kneereaper has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Ghouti is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ghouti trying to control the hands but Kneereaper won't let him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Kneereaper looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Ghouti fending off the submission attempt from Kneereaper. #T3##SUB#
Kneereaper looking for the choke but no joy.
Kneereaper doesn't have the hooks in and Ghouti manages to turn into his guard.
Ghouti trying to control but Kneereaper is working from the bottom.
Ghouti lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ghouti landing with the ground and pound.
Ghouti works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ghouti is nestled in close to Kneereaper, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kneereaper works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Kneereaper working for a triangle but Ghouti defends it easily. #SUB#
Kneereaper has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ghouti can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4##SUB#
Kneereaper has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ghouti can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ghouti landing some decent shots from guard.
Ghouti distracts Kneereaper with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Kneereaper looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Kneereaper looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Kneereaper is looking for a triangle but Ghouti pushes his legs off easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ghouti's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ghouti is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ghouti landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Kneereaper throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ghouti scoring with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Al Ghouti will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ghouti takes one to the side of the head.
Kneereaper throws a looping overhand right but Ghouti ducks down to avoid it.
Ghouti misses with an uppercut
and Kneereaper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kneereaper dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ghouti. That did some damage!#CL2#
Ghouti darts in and clinches Kneereaper up against the cage.
Kneereaper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ghouti's elbow.
Kneereaper blocks a body shot from Ghouti.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ghouti.
A head punch on the inside from Ghouti fails to land.
Ghouti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ghouti struggles to land a body shot inside as Kneereaper controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Ghouti jumps guard and drags Kneereaper to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kneereaper passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ghouti is trying to get back to half guard.
Ghouti manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ghouti is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Ghouti trying to hold on to Kneereaper's head to control him but Kneereaper postures up.
Kneereaper wants to pass to mount but Ghouti is defending the position. #SUB#
Kneereaper is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ghouti doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kneereaper. #SUB#
Kneereaper is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ghouti defends it well.
Kneereaper is looking to advance position but Ghouti won't allow it. #SUB#
Kneereaper wants to work for an arm triangle but Ghouti is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ghouti controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kneereaper is pressing down on Ghouti's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ghouti is holding on for now.
Kneereaper uses his free foot to push down on Ghouti's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ghouti.
Ghouti has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ghouti sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kneereaper trying to pass the guard but Ghouti defending well.
Ghouti keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB#
Kneereaper is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ghouti trying to control but Kneereaper postures up. #T3#
Ghouti gets full guard.
Ghouti looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ghouti 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.
Ghouti keeping full guard, as Kneereaper tries to pass.
Al Ghouti has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ghouti tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kneereaper pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ghouti is keeping the position for now.
Ghouti lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Ghouti keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kneereaper's head.#SUB#
Kneereaper had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ghouti defends it easily.#T4#
Ghouti trying to control the position from guard on top but Kneereaper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ghouti avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ghouti postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Kneereaper had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ghouti defends it easily.#SUB#
Kneereaper is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Kneereaper working for a triangle but Ghouti defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ghouti's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kneereaper being controlled here, momentarily.
Ghouti chips away with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Twisty Kneereaper will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ghouti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kneereaper.
Ghouti tries to clinch there but Kneereaper circles away.
Ghouti slips a straight right by Kneereaper.
It seemed like Ghouti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kneereaper misses with a hook.
Ghouti throws a jab but it's blocked by Kneereaper.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ghouti!
Nice takedown defense from Kneereaper. No joy for Ghouti on that attempt.
Ghouti with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghouti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kneereaper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kneereaper was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ghouti has his takedown stuffed
and Kneereaper counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jab by Ghouti.
Twisty Kneereaper is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Ghouti looks to score with a jab to the body but Kneereaper is just out of range.
A jab from Kneereaper misses.
Kneereaper throws a lazy uppercut
and Ghouti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kneereaper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ghouti.
Kneereaper misses with a straight right.
Kneereaper looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kneereaper is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ghouti.
Ghouti is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ghouti scores with a hook to the body. Kneereaper takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Ghouti clinches with his opponent.
Kneereaper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kneereaper blocks a body shot from Ghouti.
Kneereaper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Kneereaper tries to pull guard but Ghouti won't allow it.
Ghouti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kneereaper's elbow.
Nice body punch from Ghouti - that landed with a thud.
Kneereaper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ghouti blocking some punches.
Ghouti scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD2#
Ghouti lands a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ghouti trying to control but Kneereaper is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kneereaper is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Ghouti rolls with it to try and escape but Kneereaper cranks on the arm and Ghouti is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Twisty Kneereaper!
Twisty Kneereaper decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SFL 38 | Fusi vs Babinski III
Date: Jan 09, 2021

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Hughes.
Hughes missing with a left hand there. Kneereaper was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kneereaper scores with a body shot.
Kneereaper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hughes just misses with a punch to the body.
Kneereaper staying out of range there.
Hughes with a nice cross.
Kneereaper scores with a jab to the head.
Hughes looks to score with a jab to the body but Kneereaper is just out of range.
Hughes cracks Kneereaper with a good jab.
Kneereaper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Hughes. That snapped Kneereaper's head back.
A big right from Hughes misses.
Kneereaper's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hughes under the eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hughes misses with a straight left.
A countering left hand to the body from Kneereaper misses.
Kneereaper misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Hughes throws the left hand but Kneereaper avoids the punch easily.
Hughes lands a right hook to the body.
Hughes connects with a right hand. Kneereaper shakes it off.
We've been hearing reports that Hughes has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hughes misses with a wild body shot.
Hughes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hughes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kneereaper counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Hughes has managed to clinch.
Kneereaper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kneereaper is leaning against Hughes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kneereaper.
A head punch on the inside from Kneereaper fails to land.
Kneereaper lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hughes.
Hughes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hughes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kneereaper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hughes blocks an uppercut.
Hughes has a couple of punches blocked by Kneereaper.
Kneereaper lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Kneereaper goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD2#
Kneereaper has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hughes uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Kneereaper throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hughes escapes and throws Kneereaper's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kneereaper is looking for a sweep.
Kneereaper gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hughes controlling the action here.
Hughes prevents Kneereaper from improving his position.
Hughes trying to control the action but Kneereaper is working from the bottom. #T3#
Kneereaper is trying to get back to full guard.
Kneereaper is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hughes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hughes's back!#SUB2#
Kneereaper looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Hughes is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB2#
Hughes is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB2#
Kneereaper is looking for the choke from the back position but Hughes is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hughes is having to fend off submission attempts from Kneereaper, who is looking to sink in the choke. Kneereaper doesn't have the hooks in though and Hughes manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. #T4##SUB2#
Kneereaper has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Hughes doesn't defend quickly enough and Kneereaper has managed to lock this one up! Can Hughes escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Kneereaper on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Twisty Kneereaper!
During a confident post fight interview, Twisty Kneereaper thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SFL 28 | Lomax vs Taneyev III
Date: Nov 25, 2020

#R1#
Kneereaper lands a head shot.
Erwin looks to land a combination. Kneereaper sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Erwin throws out a powerful jab.
Nice shot lands for Erwin.
Kneereaper digs a good hook to Erwin's body.
Erwin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kneereaper moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Erwin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Erwin misses with a hook to the body
and Kneereaper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Erwin moves out of range as Kneereaper strikes.
Erwin misses with a lunging right hand
and Kneereaper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheers as Kneereaper lands an impressive looking overhand right. Erwin doesn't seem phased though.
Erwin jabs Kneereaper to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Erwin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Erwin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kneereaper takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Erwin tries to score with a low kick but Kneereaper moves his leg out of the way.
Erwin throws a right hand that Kneereaper ducks under and follows up with a left that Kneereaper also avoids with ease.
Kneereaper throws out a counter right but Erwin avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Kneereaper moves away from the strike by Erwin.
Erwin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Erwin avoids the body shot from Kneereaper.
Erwin scores with a jab to the head.
Erwin swinging wildly here.
A jab from Erwin finds it's way through Kneereaper's defenses.
Danga de danga de dang - Erwin scores with a four punch combination!
A big left from Kneereaper misses.
Kneereaper staying out of range there.
Kneereaper steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Erwin connects with the punch.
Kneereaper misses with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Erwin.
Derek Erwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Erwin throws a head kick that misses.
Erwin lands a jab to Kneereaper's midsection.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kneereaper lands a really nice looking cross but Erwin seems unphased.
Kneereaper has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Erwin connects with a solid leg kick.
Erwin lands with a nice body kick.
Erwin misses with an uppercut.
Erwin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kneereaper staying out of range there.
Erwin throws a hook but Kneereaper blocks it.
Erwin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Erwin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Erwin shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kneereaper eats them both and turns towards Erwin to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Erwin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kneereaper.
Erwin cracks Kneereaper with an open hand slap.
Kneereaper scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kneereaper blocks a jab.
Erwin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kneereaper misses with a leg kick. #T3#
Erwin tries to land a front kick but Kneereaper steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Erwin throws a hook but Kneereaper blocks it.
Erwin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kneereaper.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kneereaper. Erwin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Erwin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kneereaper fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Erwin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheers as Erwin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kneereaper doesn't seem phased though.
Erwin is looking to chop away at Kneereaper's legs.
Kneereaper with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Erwin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Erwin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kneereaper moves away.
Erwin connects with the punch.
Kneereaper loads up on a big right hand but Erwin slips the punch.
An inside leg kick from Erwin misses.
Erwin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kneereaper. That did some damage!
Erwin scores with a punch to the head.#T4#
Crunch! Erwin slams his shin into Kneereaper's torso.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Erwin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Kneereaper misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Erwin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kneereaper has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kneereaper and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kneereaper with a nice cross.
An inside leg kick from Erwin misses.
Erwin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Erwin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Erwin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Erwin lands with a cross.
Kneereaper avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kneereaper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Erwin.
Kneereaper dodges the punch combination from Erwin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kneereaper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Erwin throws out the jab.
Kneereaper misses with a body shot.
Erwin connects with a single shot there.
Erwin misses with a two punch combination.
Kneereaper now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Derek Erwin dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Kneereaper throws a body shot but no joy.
Kneereaper takes a swing at Erwin's ribcage but misses.
Kneereaper on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Erwin misses with a low kick.
Erwin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Erwin misses with a straight left.
Erwin lands a jab.
Erwin throws a right and a left that Kneereaper avoids nicely.
Erwin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kneereaper has time to react.
Kneereaper misses the shot to the body.
Kneereaper throws a body shot but no joy.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Kneereaper might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Erwin has got the better of the exchanges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erwin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Erwin thows a body kick. Kneereaper tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kneereaper throws a body punch but Erwin moves out of range.
Kneereaper takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Erwin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kneereaper can do to turn this around?
Kneereaper works the jab nicely.#T1#
Erwin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kneereaper gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Erwin connects with a looping right hand.
Kneereaper throws an overhand right that lands on Erwin's shoulder, as Erwin tries to avoid the shot.
Erwin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Erwin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kneereaper's hands.
A nice leg kick from Erwin, right into the meat of the thigh.
Erwin swings widly with a right hand
and Kneereaper counters with a left to the body.
Erwin ducks under a wild hook from Kneereaper.
Kneereaper throws an overhand right that lands on Erwin's shoulder, as Erwin tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Erwin misses the target.
Kneereaper blocks a head kick by Erwin.
A countering left hand to the body from Kneereaper misses.
Erwin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kneereaper on the side of the head.
Kneereaper scores with a crisp jab that stopped Erwin in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Erwin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kneereapers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Erwin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kneereaper avoids a kick to the body. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Kneereaper misses the target.
Erwin lands with a right hand.
Kneereaper misses with a body punch
and Erwin counters with a nice uppercut.
Erwin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Erwin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kneereaper throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Erwin misses the target.
Erwin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kneereaper manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Erwin.
Erwin is looking to land body kicks.
Kneereaper thows a left - swing and a miss!
Erwin misses with a two punch combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Erwin.
Kneereaper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kneereaper uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Erwin.
A little jabbing left from Kneereaper on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kneereaper lands a nice hook to Erwin's body. Erwin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
Erwin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Erwin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Erwin is looking to chop away at Kneereaper's legs.
Kneereaper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kneereaper moves out of range as Erwin strikes.
Erwin throws a right and a left that Kneereaper avoids nicely.
Erwin scores with a three punch combo!
Kneereaper connects with a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Erwin. That snapped Kneereaper's head back.
Kneereaper takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kneereaper looks to score with a jab to the body but Erwin is just out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kneereaper takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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!
Erwin avoids the body shot from Kneereaper.
Erwin is looking to counter punch.
Kneereaper on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kneereaper is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Erwin rather than just go for the knockout.
Kneereaper darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Erwin throws a big shot that misses.
Kneereaper is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Erwin with a body shot.#T4#
Erwin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kneereaper takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kneereaper throws a half hearted mid kick.
Erwin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Erwin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kneereaper.
Erwin lands with a nice body punch.
Kneereaper tests Erwin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Erwin misses with a lunging right hand
and Kneereaper makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kneereaper lands a nice shot to the body.
Kneereaper throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Kneereaper misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Erwin throws a jab when Kneereaper was well out of range.
Erwin throws a good cross that connects.
Jab from Erwin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Derek Erwin dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Erwin looks to throw the jab but Kneereaper is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Kneereaper misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Erwin misses the target.
Kneereaper let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Erwin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kneereaper takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Erwin scores with a hook to the body. Kneereaper takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Erwin thuds a left hand into Kneereaper's body.
Derek Erwin is winning the standup battle so far.
Kneereaper moves away from the strike by Erwin.
Erwin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kneereaper misses with a hook.
Kneereaper takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneereaper moves out of range of the body kick.
Erwin misses with a head kick.
Kneereaper swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Erwin counter with a right hand.
Kneereaper has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Erwin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Erwin throws an overhand right that lands on Kneereaper's shoulder, as Kneereaper tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Erwin throws out a powerful jab.
Erwin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kneereaper.
Kneereaper fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Erwin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Erwin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kneereaper defending well as Erwin loads up on a big left hand.
Erwin lands with an overhand left.
Kneereaper walks into a jab.
Erwin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kneereaper was well out of range. Poor timing from Erwin.
A nice side step and Kneereaper releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Erwin scores with a sloppy right hand. Kneereaper should have avoided that one.
Twisty Kneereaper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kneereaper blocks a jab.
Kneereaper lands with a nice body punch.
Erwin throws a hook but Kneereaper blocks it.
Kneereaper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Erwin.
Kneereaper looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slow jab from Kneereaper misses its intended target. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Erwin lands a nice shot that snaps Kneereaper's head back.
Kneereaper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Erwin was well out of range. Poor timing from Kneereaper.
Erwin throws a hook but Kneereaper avoids it easily.
Kneereaper doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice body kick there by Erwin.
Kneereaper throws a hook but Erwin avoids it easily.
Erwin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kneereaper was well out of range. Poor timing from Erwin.
Erwin scores with a decent looking hook.
Kneereaper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kneereaper throws a big shot that misses.
Derek Erwin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kneereaper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Erwin scores with a body shot.
Erwin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Erwin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kneereaper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Erwin.
Kneereaper has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Erwin.#T3#
Erwin cracks Kneereaper with a good jab.
Kneereaper misses with a body punch
and Erwin counters with a straight right hand.
Erwin takes a swing at Kneereaper's ribcage but misses.
Kneereaper looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Erwin lands a lovely overhand right.
Erwin tests Kneereaper's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kneereaper scores with a shot to the body.
A cross from Erwin lands.
Kneereaper lands a nice shot that snaps Erwin's head back.
Kneereaper has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kneereaper throws a looping overhand right but Erwin ducks down to avoid it.
Erwin throws a hook but Kneereaper avoids it easily.
Kneereaper connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Erwin momentarily.
Erwin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kneereaper drops his hands momentarily and Erwin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Erwin missing with a left hand there. Kneereaper was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A countering left hand to the body from Kneereaper misses.#T4#
Kneereaper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Erwin moves away.
Erwin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kneereaper takes one to the chin there.
Kneereaper lands a body shot.
Kneereaper on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Erwin connects with a single shot there.
Erwin throws a body punch but Kneereaper moves out of range.
Erwin scores with a nice body kick.
Erwin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kneereaper.
Kneereaper is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Erwin lands with a hook. Kneereaper tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A telegraphed right hand from Erwin misses the target.
It seemed like Kneereaper was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Erwin throws a body shot but no joy.
Kneereaper looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Erwin throws a hook but Kneereaper avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Derek Erwin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Erwin 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derek Erwin!

Event: SFL 22 | Validation
Date: Oct 24, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terrorelli thuds his right hand into Kneereaper's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A big left from Kneereaper misses.
Nice defenses there by Terrorelli.
A good leg kick by Terrorelli.
Kneereaper looks to score with a jab to the body but Terrorelli is just out of range.
Terrorelli lands with an overhand left.
Kneereaper misses with a hook.
Kneereaper looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Terrorelli tests Kneereaper's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Terrorelli clobbers Kneereaper with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kneereaper takes one on the button.
Terrorelli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kneereaper was well out of range. Poor timing from Terrorelli.
Kneereaper appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kneereaper throws a body punch but Terrorelli moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kneereaper connects with the punch.
Terrorelli closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Terrorelli throws the kick towards the body but Kneereaper avoids it.#T1#
Kneereaper throws a jab but it's blocked by Terrorelli.
Kneereaper slips under a jab from Terrorelli.
Kneereaper misses with a wild body shot.
Kneereaper misses with an uppercut
and Terrorelli counters with a stiff right hand.
Terrorelli scores with the left hand. Kneereaper knows he should have avoided that one.
Terrorelli throws a jab but it's blocked by Kneereaper.
Kneereaper on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Terrorelli. Those never looked like landing.
Kneereaper throws a hook to the side of Terrorelli's head but Terrorelli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kneereaper takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Terrorelli looks to throw the jab but Kneereaper is out of range. #CL2#
Terrorelli has taken the fight to the clinch.
Terrorelli lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Terrorelli prevents a body shot from Kneereaper.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Terrorelli. #T2#
Kneereaper lands a body shot.
Kneereaper lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Terrorelli lands an uppercut.
Kneereaper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Terrorelli will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kneereaper up against the cage.
Kneereaper jumps guard but Terrorelli stands there with Kneereaper around his waist. Kneereaper gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Terrorelli stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Terrorelli lands with a left to the head.
Terrorelli is trying to maintain a safe position but Kneereaper gets an underhook and turns Terrorelli into the cage.
Kneereaper can't find room to land a body shot as Terrorelli controls the action.
Kneereaper throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kneereaper tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Terrorelli smiles and moves away.
A nice leg kick from Kneereaper, right into the meat of the thigh. #T3#
Kneereaper misses with a hook.
Terrorelli moves out of range of the strikes.
Kneereaper misses with a looping left.
Terrorelli swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kneereaper swats away the attempt to clinch by Terrorelli.
Kneereaper was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Terrorelli ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Terrorelli.
Kneereaper darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kneereaper throws a body shot but no joy.
Terrorelli tries to close the distance and clinch but Kneereaper swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kneereaper is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Terrorelli has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Terrorelli connects with a crisp jab.
Kneereaper moves out of range of the body kick from Terrorelli.
Terrorelli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kneereaper.#T4#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kneereaper.
Tobi Terrorelli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kneereaper thumps Terrorelli with a low kick.#CL2#
Terrorelli clinches up with Kneereaper and pushes him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Terrorelli blocks a body shot from Kneereaper.
Kneereaper working aggressively here.
Kneereaper is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Terrorelli to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Twisty Kneereaper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kneereaper tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Terrorelli smiles and moves away.
Kneereaper jabs Terrorelli right on the nose. Terrorelli blinks but takes it well.
Terrorelli misses with a low kick as Kneereaper jumps back.
Kneereaper throws a body shot but no joy.
Terrorelli fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Terrorelli is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kneereaper had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Terrorelli throws a lazy right hand but Kneereaper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kneereaper swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2#
Terrorelli closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tobi Terrorelli dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Terrorelli throws a body kick that misses
enabling Kneereaper to counter with a crisp jab.
Terrorelli connects with a right hand. Kneereaper shakes it off.
Kneereaper jabs at Terrorelli's body.
Kneereaper lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kneereaper looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Terrorelli scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Terrorelli darts in and clinches Kneereaper up against the cage.
Terrorelli lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Terrorelli lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kneereaper creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Kneereaper ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kneereaper no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Terrorelli is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kneereaper keeping full guard, as Terrorelli tries to pass.
Kneereaper has momentary wrist control but Terrorelli slips an elbow through the middle.
Terrorelli looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Kneereaper is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Terrorelli defends well.#T1##SUB#
Kneereaper working for a triangle but Terrorelli defends it easily. #SUB#
Terrorelli got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kneereaper has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Terrorelli has managed to get both his arms back between Kneereaper's legs - danger averted.
Terrorelli looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Kneereaper escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Terrorelli gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kneereaper has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Terrorelli doesn't defend quickly enough and Kneereaper has managed to lock this one up! Can Terrorelli escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Kneereaper on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Twisty Kneereaper!
Twisty Kneereaper seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SFL 11 | Taneyev vs Trigger
Date: Sep 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bonin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kneereaper.
Kneereaper thumps Bonin with a low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kneereaper darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bonin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jab by Kneereaper.
Bonin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kneereaper slips a jab and a cross from Bonin.
Bonin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kneereaper drops Bonin with a huge uppercut! Bonin drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Kneereaper is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Twisty Kneereaper!
An out of breath Twisty Kneereaper thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SFL 03 | Uprising
Date: Aug 16, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kneereaper misses with a looping left.
Turturro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Turturro loads up on a big right hand but Kneereaper slips the punch.#CL#
Turturro instigates a clinch.
Kneereaper tries to throw a body punch but Turturro avoids it by throwing Kneereaper back against the cage.
Kneereaper tries a body shot but Turturro blocks it.
Turturro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kneereaper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kneereaper lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Turturro.
Kneereaper lands a left hand that snaps the head of Turturro backwards.
Kneereaper tries a body shot but Turturro blocks it. #TD2#
Kneereaper jumps into guard, dragging Turturro to the mat.
Kneereaper keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kneereaper is keeping the position for now.
Turturro passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kneereaper looks to move to half guard but instead Turturro has passed into mount! Damn!#T1#
Kneereaper is working to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Turturro looking for a guillotine from mount but Kneereaper is having none of it.
Kneereaper is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kneereaper is still trying to improve position.
Kneereaper has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Kneereaper keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Turturro is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kneereaper to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kneereaper shrugs it off.
Kneereaper sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kneereaper is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Turturro seems to be looking for submissions. #T2##SUB#
Kneereaper is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Turturro has latched onto it... Big trouble! Turturro pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Kneereaper is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Turturro!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Giuseppe Turturro!
Giuseppe Turturro decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: RFC Sydney April 11th
Date: Apr 11, 2020

#R1#
Knox cracks Kneereaper with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Knox with a jab.
Kneereaper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
A little feinted left hand from Kneereaper on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Knox blocks a jab.
Kneereaper throws a lazy uppercut
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
Knox has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kneereaper is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Knox scores with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kneereaper. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kneereaper moves out of range of the strikes.
Knox's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kneereaper under the eye.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kneereaper manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Kneereaper.
Knox lands a really nice looking cross but Kneereaper seems unphased.
Nice defenses there by Kneereaper.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knox scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Athos Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kneereaper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox. #T1#
Kneereaper shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Knox on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Knox takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kneereaper scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#
It looks like Athos Knox has been cut.
Knox swings widly with a right hand
and Kneereaper counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knox scores with a nice strike.
Knox lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kneereaper throws out the jab.
Knox doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Kneereaper.
Knox lands a jab to the head.
Kneereaper looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kneereaper throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Knox on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kneereaper jabs at Knox's body.#CL2#
Knox clinches with his opponent. #T2#
Knox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knox makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Knox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knox throws a hook but Kneereaper avoids it easily.
Kneereaper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big right from Kneereaper misses.
Knox throws a hook but Kneereaper avoids it easily.
Knox takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kneereaper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Kneereaper.
Knox avoids the body shot from Kneereaper.
Kneereaper takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Knox jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A big left from Knox misses.
Knox is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kneereaper had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Knox shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kneereaper throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Knox stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3#
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Kneereaper.
Knox just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKneereaper.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kneereaper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice shot lands for Knox.
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kneereaper throws a head kick that Knox semi-blocks.
Kneereaper connects with a jab.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Kneereaper.
Knox throws an off balance right hand
and Kneereaper counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#
Knox is rocked!
Knox throws the left hand but Kneereaper avoids the punch easily.
Knox lands a jab to Kneereaper's midsection.
Kneereaper ducks right into an uppercut from Knox. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kneereaper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Knox is looking to clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Knox. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Knox.
The fighters circling - Knox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kneereaper throwing a counter right hand but Knox manages to avoid it.
Knox changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kneereaper throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it.
Kneereaper takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Knox tries to close the distance and clinch but Kneereaper swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Knox fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Knox misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox swings for the body but Kneereaper moves out of range.
Kneereaper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Knox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Athos Knox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Athos Knox's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A big right from Knox misses.
Kneereaper takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kneereaper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Kneereaper misses with a body shot
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kneereaper moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kneereaper avoids the body shot from Knox.
Knox tries to move into range but Kneereaper moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Knox throws a body punch but Kneereaper moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kneereaper.
Knox lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Knox as he connects with a hook.
Knox has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
Knox misses with an uppercut. Kneereaper saw that one coming.
Kneereaper walks into a stiff left hand from Knox.
Kneereaper misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Knox on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kneereaper looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kneereaper misses with an uppercut
and Knox counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kneereaper walks into a left hand.
Kneereaper steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Kneereaper darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice shot by Knox.
Kneereaper looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kneereaper scores with a head kick. Knox tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#
That has opened up Athos Knox's cut even more.
Knox has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knox cracks Kneereaper with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox misses with a double jab.
A little feinted left hand from Kneereaper on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kneereaper drops his hands momentarily and Knox takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
Good exchange - Kneereaper coming out on top.
Kneereaper just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Kneereaper misses its intended target.
Kneereaper avoids the body shot from Knox.
Kneereaper loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch.
Knox cracks Kneereaper with an open hand slap.
Knox avoids the body shot from Kneereaper.
A punch lands to the side of Kneereaper 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kneereaper closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kneereaper misses with a wild body shot.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kneereaper was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Kneereaper throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kneereaper is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Knox.#T3#
Knox throws a body punch but Kneereaper moves out of range.
Knox misses with a hook.
Knox scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kneereaper throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it.
Kneereaper throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Kneereaper tries a head kick but it misses.
Kneereaper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Knox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knox bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Knox throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kneereaper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knox looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A quick step to the side and Kneereaper tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kneereaper scores with a body shot. #T4#
Nice straight punches there by Knox. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Knox.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Kneereaper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Knox with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kneereaper to score with a decent uppercut.
Knox misses with a lunging right hand
and Kneereaper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kneereaper throws an off balance right hand
and Knox counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Knox lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Knox.
Knox scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kneereaper back to the cage. Knox follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kneereaper looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Athos Knox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Athos Knox's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Knox getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Knox blocks the body kick.
Knox takes one to the chin there.
Knox jabs Kneereaper to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Knox moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Knox avoids the head kick by Kneereaper.
Knox lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Knox.
Kneereaper takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kneereaper uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox slips a jab from Kneereaper.
Kneereaper misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Knox on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Knox takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kneereaper connects with a right hand. Knox shakes it off.#T1#
Kneereaper swings widly with a right hand
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Athos Knox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A combination from Knox does no damage.
Knox fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Knox misses with a looping left.
Kneereaper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kneereaper walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice defenses there by Kneereaper.
Kneereaper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kneereaper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Twisty Kneereaper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kneereaper on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knox getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kneereaper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox. #T2#
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kneereaper throws a lazy head kick
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kneereaper looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Knox blocks a head kick by Kneereaper.
Knox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kneereaper.
Knox works over Kneereaper's head and body with a nice combination.
Knox throws the left hand but Kneereaper avoids the punch easily.
Knox lands a really nice looking cross but Kneereaper seems unphased.
Knox scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kneereaper misses with an uppercut.
Kneereaper looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kneereaper moves away.#T3#
Knox misses with an uppercut. Kneereaper saw that one coming.
Knox blocks a head kick by Kneereaper.
Kneereaper throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Knox looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Kneereaper is just out of range.
Kneereaper misses with a body shot
and Kneereaper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knox fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kneereaper looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Athos Knox is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Knox slips under a jab.
Kneereaper scores with a shot to the body.
Knox lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Knox lands a jab.
Knox lands with a hook. Kneereaper tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T4#
Knox scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kneereaper doesn't seem bothered though.
Kneereaper loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch.
Knox lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kneereaper counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kneereaper takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Knox connects with a body shot that sends Kneereaper's belly button to the back.
Kneereaper blocks a jab.
A cross from Knox lands.
Knox paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Knox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kneereaper manages to avoid it.
Kneereaper throws a hook but Knox avoids it easily.

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

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

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

Event: RapidFC 66
Date: Mar 07, 2020

#R1#
Atunes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kneereaper was well out of range. Poor timing from Atunes.
Atunes scores with a punch to the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kneereaper has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Atunes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT2#
It looks like Edison Atunes has been cut.
Kneereaper with a hook.
Kneereaper throws a head kick that misses.
Atunes is looking to counter punch.
Kneereaper takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kneereaper moves out of range as Atunes strikes.
Kneereaper looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Atunes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kneereaper's jab looks to have found its range, popping Atunes under the eye.
Kneereaper takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Atunes 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!
Atunes throws a body shot but no joy.
Atunes connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Atunes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Atunes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kneereaper has time to react.
Atunes looks to land a left hand but Kneereaper moved out of range nicely.
Atunes digs a good body shot into Kneereaper's ribs.
Atunes misses with a head kick.
Kneereaper let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That kick from Atunes tenderised Kneereaper's leg. Kneereaper is trying to keep his angry face on.
The fighters circling - Kneereaper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kneereaper blocks a head kick by Atunes.
Kneereaper checks the leg kick.
Kneereaper appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Atunes pushes Kneereaper up against the cage in a clinch.
Atunes misses with some punches. #BC#
Atunes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Atunes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kneereaper manages to avoid it.
Edison Atunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kneereaper tries a head kick but it misses.
Atunes throws a hook but Kneereaper avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atunes misses with a shot to the body
and Kneereaper counters with a left to the body.
Kneereaper throws a head kick that half lands.
Atunes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kneereaper looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Atunes scores with a nice body kick.
Kneereaper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Atunes manages to avoid it.
Kneereaper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kneereaper takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Atunes connects with a high kick. #CUT#
It looks like Twisty Kneereaper has been cut.#T3#
Atunes misses with a wild body shot.
Kneereaper shapes to counter with a head kick.
Atunes throws a right hand that misses
and Kneereaper counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Atunes lands a head shot.
Atunes throws a jab but it's blocked by Kneereaper.
Atunes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kneereaper throws a poor cross that misses
and Atunes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Atunes lands a really nice looking cross but Kneereaper seems unphased.
Atunes sizes up Kneereaper with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kneereaper slips a straight right by Atunes.
Kneereaper cracks Atunes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT2#
Edison Atunes's cut is getting worse.
Kneereaper has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Atunes.
Atunes is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kneereaper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Atunes manages to avoid it.
Kneereaper takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Atunes misses with a hook. Kneereaper ducked under it nicely.
Crunch! Atunes slams his shin into Kneereaper's torso.#CL#
Atunes clinches.
A short right from Atunes on the inside.
Kneereaper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Atunes pushes Kneereaper back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Atunes lands with a right to the head.
Atunes stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Atunes prevents a body shot from Kneereaper.
Atunes blocks an uppercut.
Kneereaper is leaning against Atunes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Atunes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kneereaper's elbow. #BC#
Atunes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edison Atunes dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Atunes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kneereaper tries to move into range but Atunes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kneereaper loads up on a big right hand but Atunes slips the punch.
Atunes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kneereaper counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A punch lands to the side of Kneereaper 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Atunes lunges at Kneereaper with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kneereaper's hand.
Atunes tries to clinch but Kneereaper moves away
and Kneereaper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kneereaper.
Atunes connects with a crisp jab.
Atunes cracks Kneereaper with a right hand to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Atunes blocks a head kick by Kneereaper.
Kneereaper moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Kneereaper throws a sloppy head kick
and Atunes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Atunes scoring well with a low kick there.
The fighters circle, before Atunes throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Kneereaper's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Atunes lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Edison Atunes!
Edison Atunes retains his middleweight title!

Event: RapidFC Aus Day 2
Date: Jan 26, 2020

#R1#
Kneereaper stuns Luna with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Antonio Luna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kneereaper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Luna.
Kneereaper is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kneereaper throws out a loose jab but Luna uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luna looks to clinch
and Kneereaper counters with a solid body kick.
Kneereaper moves out of range of the strikes.
Luna has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kneereaper.
Luna's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kneereaper under the eye.
Luna throws a right hand that misses
and Kneereaper counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL2#
Luna closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kneereaper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Luna lands with a light punch inside.
Kneereaper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luna lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kneereaper.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kneereaper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Luna misses with a hook from the clinch.
Luna scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kneereaper can't find room to land a body shot as Luna controls the action. #T1#
Kneereaper lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Luna lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kneereaper or not.
Kneereaper tries to throw a body punch but Luna avoids it by throwing Kneereaper back against the cage.
Luna misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Kneereaper.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kneereaper.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luna.
Luna swings wildly with an uppercut but Kneereaper uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Luna.
Luna swings wildly with an uppercut but Kneereaper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kneereaper misses with a punch on the inside.
Luna tries to throw a body punch but Kneereaper avoids it by throwing Luna back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kneereaper.
Luna makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kneereaper lands an uppercut.
Luna swings wildly with an uppercut but Kneereaper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kneereaper lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
Luna has a couple of punches blocked by Kneereaper.
Good body shot from Kneereaper.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kneereaper lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Luna as the two fighters clinch.
Kneereaper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Luna lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kneereaper backwards.
Kneereaper scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Kneereaper scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kneereaper working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kneereaper misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Kneereaper.
A right hand to the body from Kneereaper.
Luna blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kneereaper lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kneereaper jumps guard but Luna stands there with Kneereaper around his waist. Kneereaper gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kneereaper lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Kneereaper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kneereaper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Luna throws a head punch that misses.
Luna misses with some punches.
Kneereaper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kneereaper scores with a nice hook to the head.
Luna prevents a body shot from Kneereaper.
Kneereaper misses with a punch on the inside.
Kneereaper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kneereaper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kneereaper scores with a shoulder strike.
Luna blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luna throws a punch but it's blocked by Kneereaper.
Luna presses Kneereaper against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kneereaper misses with some punches.
Luna blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Luna has a couple of punches blocked by Kneereaper.
Kneereaper lands with a left to the head.
Kneereaper gets through Luna's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
Kneereaper jumps guard but Luna stands there with Kneereaper around his waist. Kneereaper gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Luna working aggressively here.
Luna blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Luna fails to land.
Kneereaper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kneereaper blocking some punches.
Kneereaper lands a right hand.
Kneereaper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kneereaper is trying to pull guard but Luna has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Twisty Kneereaper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kneereaper working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Luna lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kneereaper backwards.
Kneereaper can't find room to land a body shot as Luna controls the action.
Kneereaper misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Luna.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kneereaper.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kneereaper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Luna's elbow. #TD#
Kneereaper jumps guard and drags Luna to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Twisty Kneereaper dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kneereaper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kneereaper is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Luna uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kneereaper.
Kneereaper swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Luna clinches up against the cage.
Luna lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Kneereaper fails to land.
Kneereaper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Luna can do to turn this around?
Luna digs a right hand into Kneereaper's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kneereaper's gas tank.
Kneereaper misses with a punch on the inside.
Kneereaper scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kneereaper.
Luna tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kneereaper's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneereaper lands with a left to the head.
Luna lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kneereaper.
Kneereaper misses with a body punch.
Kneereaper tries to work over Luna's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luna.
Kneereaper lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Kneereaper working aggressively here.
Kneereaper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kneereaper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kneereaper tries to pull guard but Luna holds him up against the cage and eventually Kneereaper drops back down to his feet.
Luna blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Kneereaper.
Luna lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kneereaper has a couple of punches blocked by Luna.
Kneereaper tries to pull guard but Luna won't allow it.
A nice left hand lands by Kneereaper.
Luna goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Luna can't find room to land a body shot as Kneereaper controls the action.
Luna working aggressively here.
Kneereaper misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Luna as the two fighters clinch.
Luna swings wildly with an uppercut but Kneereaper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kneereaper lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Luna blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luna.
Kneereaper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kneereaper lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kneereaper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Luna's elbow.
Kneereaper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Twisty Kneereaper has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice left hand lands by Kneereaper.
Luna swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Luna tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luna blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kneereaper throws a punch but it's blocked by Luna.
Luna blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Kneereaper. #TD#
Kneereaper pulls Luna into guard. #SUB#
Kneereaper is looking for a triangle but Luna pushes his legs off easily.
Luna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kneereaper swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3##SUB#
Kneereaper is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Luna defends well.#SUB#
Kneereaper looking for a guillotine here but Luna defends easily.
Luna engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Kneereaper has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Luna doesn't defend quickly enough and Kneereaper has managed to lock this one up! Can Luna escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Kneereaper on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Twisty Kneereaper!
After winning the bout, Twisty Kneereaper thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Antonio Luna was interviewed post fight and said 'A man can be destroyed but not defeated... I will pickup the pieces that I learned today and will grow from it.'.

Event: RapidFC 58
Date: Dec 21, 2019

#R1#
Kneereaper throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Swango stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Swango throws a shot to the body.
Kneereaper drops his hands momentarily and Swango takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Swango keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kneereaper gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Swango.
Michael Swango seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kneereaper doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Swango counter with a right hand.
Swango throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kneereaper lands a right hook to the body.
Swango throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Swango lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kneereaper slips under a jab from Swango.
Swango misses with a few strikes there.
Swango takes a swing at Kneereaper's ribcage but misses.
Kneereaper throws a right hand that misses
and Swango counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Kneereaper with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Swango to score with a decent uppercut.
Swango has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Zero Tolerance in the buildup to the fight.
Swango throws a right hand that misses
letting Kneereaper counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Michael Swango has been cut.
Swango is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kneereaper tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Swango is able to avoid easily.
Kneereaper moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kneereaper changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Swango fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kneereaper manages to avoid it.
Kneereaper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Swango connects with a crisp jab.
Kneereaper has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Swango misses with a double jab
and Kneereaper counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kneereaper moves away from the strike by Swango.
Kneereaper lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
Kneereaper throws a front kick that sends Swango stumbling back into the cage.
Swango really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Kneereaper closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kneereaper lands in his opponent's guard.
Kneereaper slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Kneereaper tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Kneereaper looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Kneereaper looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Kneereaper tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kneereaper tries to advance to mount but Swango instead regains half guard. #SUB2#
Kneereaper is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Swango sees it coming and defends easily.#ES#
Swango has one foot on Kneereaper's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Swango looks to land a left hand but Kneereaper moved out of range nicely.
Swango rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kneereaper moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kneereaper fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Swango fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kneereaper takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A swing and a miss from Swango.
Kneereaper scores with a shot to the body.
Kneereaper moves forwards but Swango connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swango looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kneereaper wants to counter with a clinch but Swango pushes him away.
Kneereaper defending well as Swango loads up on a big left hand.
Kneereaper lands with a hook. Swango tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice jab there from Kneereaper.
Kneereaper scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Michael Swango is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kneereaper throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Michael Swango will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Swango's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kneereaper fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Swango is out of range.
Kneereaper throws a leg kick
and Swango counters with a two punch combo.
Kneereaper takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kneereaper's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Swango connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kneereaper scrambles back to his feet.
Kneereaper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Swango scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Swango misses the jab.
Swango lands a really nice looking cross but Kneereaper seems unphased.
A jab from Swango does it's job there.
Kneereaper fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Swango looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kneereaper throws out a loose jab but Swango uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good exchange - Kneereaper coming out on top.
Swango paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Kneereaper throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Swango counter with a right hand.
Kneereaper connects with a crisp jab.
Swango with a hook.
Kneereaper ducks under a wild hook from Swango.
Kneereaper let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Swango avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Swango is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kneereaper.
Swango throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kneereaper let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Swango throws a right and a left that Kneereaper avoids nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Swango. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Swango.
Kneereaper is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Swango rather than just go for the knockout.
A lazy left from Kneereaper finds it's target.
Swango throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kneereaper! But no joy.
Swango keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kneereaper.#T2#
Kneereaper on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swango is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kneereaper.
Kneereaper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Swango.
Swango displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kneereaper throws out the jab.
Swango fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Swango throws out a loose jab but Kneereaper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Swango moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKneereaper.
Swango shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sloppy strikes from Swango. Those never looked like landing.
Swango throws an overhand right that lands on Kneereaper's shoulder, as Kneereaper tries to avoid the shot.
Kneereaper only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kneereaper slips a straight right by Swango.
Swango throws a lazy uppercut
and Kneereaper counters with a right hand to the body.
Swango uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kneereaper has time to react.#T3#
Swango slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Swango takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Swango misses with a combination
and Swango takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
Michael Swango's cut is getting worse.
Kneereaper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An inside leg kick lands from Kneereaper.
A jab from Kneereaper finds it's way through Swango's defenses.
Swango stuns Kneereaper with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A combination from Swango does no damage.
Swango misses with a few strikes there.
Swango misses with a straight left.
Swango misses with a few strikes there.
Michael Swango is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A combination from Swango does no damage.
Swango paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Swango keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kneereaper digs a good body shot into Swango's ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Swango punishes Kneereaper's body with a nice straight punch.
Kneereaper scores with a shot to the body.
Swango looks to score with a jab to the body but Kneereaper is just out of range.
Swango moves out of range of the body kick.
Swango is looking to counter punch.
Kneereaper bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Swango's head backwards.
Kneereaper throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Swango stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kneereaper has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swango scores with a body shot.
Kneereaper avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Swango dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michael Swango's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kneereaper scores with a hook to the body. Swango takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Swango misses with a body shot.
Swango looks to land a left hand but Kneereaper moved out of range nicely.
Swango misses with an uppercut
and Kneereaper counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kneereaper fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A slow jab from Swango misses its intended target.
Kneereaper flicks out a counter leg kick but Swango steps away.
Kneereaper misses with a straight right.
Swango swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kneereaper counters with a nice low kick that buckles Swango's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneereaper lands a jab to the nose.
Kneereaper dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Swango. That did some damage!
Decent striking displayed by Swango there.
Swango misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kneereaper counters with a nice body kick. #T1#
Swango uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
No joy there for Swango, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Swango throws out a loose jab but Kneereaper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Swango missing with a left hand there. Kneereaper was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kneereaper throws a body punch but Swango moves out of range.
Kneereaper punishes Swango's body with a nice straight punch.
Swango throws a jab but it's blocked by Kneereaper.
Kneereaper now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kneereaper steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Swango.
Twisty Kneereaper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Swango throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kneereaper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
Michael Swango's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Swango fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Swango misses with a left hand
and Kneereaper counters with a thumping low kick.
Swango walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kneereaper.#T2#
Kneereaper throws a leg kick but Swango sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Swango takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kneereaper throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kneereaper stuns Swango with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kneereaper lands a leg kick that knocks Swango off balance momentarily.
Michael Swango is winning the standup battle so far.
Good standup being displayed there by Kneereaper as he connects with a hook.
Swango uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kneereaper.
Kneereaper throws out a loose jab but Swango uses good head movement to avoid it.
Swango lands with an uppercut that bounces Kneereaper off the cage and back into range.
Swango throws a poor cross that misses #KD2#
and Kneereaper counters with a crisp one two that drops Swango! Kneereaper thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Swango to his feet! Swango is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Swango is rocked!
Kneereaper drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Swango right on the button. Swango goes down! Kneereaper follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Kneereaper gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Twisty Kneereaper!
After winning the bout, Twisty Kneereaper thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 34
Date: Nov 23, 2019

#R1#
Alcantara blocks the body kick.
Alcantara is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Alcantara has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Alcantara there as he acknowledges the shot.
Alcantara throws a nice looking combination but Kneereaper bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kneereaper tries to counter by clinching up but Alcantara breaks away and moves out of range.
Alcantara misses with a wild combination.
Nice jab there from Kneereaper.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneereaper throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kneereaper jabs at Alcantara's body.#T1#
A lazy left from Kneereaper finds it's target.#CL2#
Alcantara gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kneereaper lands an uppercut.
Alcantara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Kneereaper.
Kneereaper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kneereaper gets through Alcantara's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Alcantara.
Kneereaper tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kneereaper tries to work over Alcantara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alcantara tries to land knees in the clinch but Kneereaper avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Kneereaper on the inside.
Alcantara lands an elbow just above Kneereaper 's eye.
A short right from Kneereaper on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alcantara creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Still in the clinch, Kneereaper scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kneereaper scores with a hook to the body.
Kneereaper scores with a hook to the body.
Alcantara looks winded!#T2#
A right hand to the body from Kneereaper.
A right hand to the body from Kneereaper.
Kneereaper digs a right hand into Alcantara's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alcantara's gas tank.
Kneereaper lands with a right to the head.
Kneereaper lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alcantara backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Kneereaper.
Kneereaper lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short body shot lands from Kneereaper as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kneereaper.
Alcantara has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kneereaper seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Alcantara can turn it around.
Kneereaper blocks an elbow strike.
Kneereaper scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kneereaper stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A shot in the inside from Kneereaper. #TD#
Kneereaper successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Kneereaper looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Alcantara avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Kneereaper is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alcantara is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Kneereaper is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Alcantara frees his head nicely. Oh but Kneereaper has switched to an armbar! Alcantara is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Twisty Kneereaper!
After winning the bout, Twisty Kneereaper thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RapidFC 49
Date: Oct 19, 2019

#R1#
Kneereaper tests Kotkaniemi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kneereaper fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kotkaniemi on the side of the head.
Kneereaper tests Kotkaniemi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kotkaniemi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kneereaper sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kneereaper feints a counter leg kick.#TD#
Kotkaniemi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kneereaper is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Kneereaper actively working from the bottom here.
Kotkaniemi working Kneereaper over with strikes.
Kneereaper is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kneereaper looking for submissions off his back.
Kotkaniemi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T1#
Kneereaper is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kneereaper is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Kneereaper actively working from the bottom here.
Kneereaper tries to roll over but Kotkaniemi keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kotkaniemi lands strikes from half guard.
Ground and pound from Kotkaniemi.
Kneereaper tries to roll over but Kotkaniemi keeps him under control.
We've been hearing that Kotkaniemi has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Kneereaper actively working from the bottom here.
Kneereaper is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kotkaniemi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kneereaper! #T2#
Kneereaper is looking to get to half guard.
Kneereaper keeps trying to improve his position.
Kotkaniemi with the ground and pound from mount.
Kneereaper really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kotkaniemi punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kotkaniemi is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kneereaper slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kneereaper is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kotkaniemi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kotkaniemi's back!
Kotkaniemi turns into Kneereaper and is now in his guard.
Kotkaniemi wants to control from the top but Kneereaper keeps moving. #SUB2#
Kneereaper looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kotkaniemi has picked Kneereaper up and slammed him! Kneereaper can't keep hold of the triangle and Kotkaniemi manages to pass to side control!#T3#
Kotkaniemi scoring with punches and elbows.
Kotkaniemi scores with punches from side control.
Kneereaper tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kotkaniemi creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kneereaper is looking for a sweep.
Kneereaper manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kotkaniemi has his hands clasped together around Kneereaper's back. He's all about the action.
Kotkaniemi trying to control here.
Kotkaniemi is concentrating on defense, preventing Kneereaper from advancing position. #T4##SUB2#
Kneereaper is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kotkaniemi defends it well.
Kotkaniemi is trying to control but can't.
Kneereaper tries to pass to full mount but Kotkaniemi defends it. #SUB2#
Kneereaper is trying to work for a kimura but Kotkaniemi is defending well.
Kneereaper is looking to advance position but Kotkaniemi won't allow it.
Kotkaniemi is pressing down on Kneereaper's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kotkaniemi wants to sweep but no luck.
Kotkaniemi keeping full guard, as Kneereaper tries to pass.
Kotkaniemi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Kotkaniemi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kneereaper throws a hook but Kotkaniemi avoids it easily.
Kneereaper looks to land a combination. Kotkaniemi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kotkaniemi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kneereaper manages to avoid it.
Kneereaper scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kotkaniemi misses with a straight right.
Kneereaper throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kotkaniemi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kotkaniemi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kneereaper.
Kotkaniemi throwing a counter right hand but Kneereaper manages to avoid it.
A lazy body kick from Kneereaper
and Kotkaniemi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD#
Kotkaniemi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kneereaper looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kotkaniemi trying to control the position but Kneereaper is working away.
Kotkaniemi works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kneereaper is trying to get back to half guard.
Kotkaniemi scores with punches from side control. #T1#
Kotkaniemi lands some shots froms side control.
Kneereaper is looking for a sweep.
Jesse Kotkaniemi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kneereaper is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kotkaniemi is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Kotkaniemi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kneereaper can do to turn this around?
Kneereaper is trying to escape the mount.
Kneereaper gets back to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kotkaniemi lands a nice short elbow.
Kotkaniemi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Kotkaniemi. #SUB2#
Kneereaper looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kotkaniemi working over Kneereaper with some ground and pound. Kneereaper looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kneereaper regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Kneereaper has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kotkaniemi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Kotkaniemi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kotkaniemi passes Kneereaper's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kneereaper moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kotkaniemi is working Kneereaper over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Kneereaper has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kotkaniemi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Kneereaper isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kotkaniemi stacks Kneereaper on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kotkaniemi!
Kneereaper takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kotkaniemi is putting a hurting on Kneereaper here, landing some big shots from side control. #T3#
Kotkaniemi cracks Kneereaper with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kotkaniemi landing strikes.
Kneereaper is looking for a sweep.
Kotkaniemi working the ground and pound.
Kneereaper takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kneereaper manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kotkaniemi's best efforts.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kotkaniemi connects with a nice short shot to Kneereaper's temple.
Kotkaniemi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kotkaniemi trying to control the action but Kneereaper is working from the bottom.
Kneereaper is looking for a sweep. Kotkaniemi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Kotkaniemi moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Kneereaper.
Kneereaper is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Kotkaniemi is looking to take a break and control but Kneereaper is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kneereaper tries to buck Kotkaniemi off but Kotkaniemi is having none of it.
Kneereaper looks to move to half guard but instead Kotkaniemi has passed into mount! Damn!
Kneereaper regains half guard.
Kneereaper tries to get to full guard but Kotkaniemi has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Kneereaper is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kotkaniemi pulls his head out easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kotkaniemi moves into full mount! Kneereaper won't be happy about that!
Kneereaper working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Kotkaniemi dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Kneereaper tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kotkaniemi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kotkaniemi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD#
Kotkaniemi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kneereaper to the mat! Kneereaper manages to get full guard. #SUB2#
Kneereaper throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kotkaniemi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kotkaniemi wants to control from the top but Kneereaper keeps moving.
Kotkaniemi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kneereaper keeping full guard, as Kotkaniemi tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kneereaper escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kotkaniemi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kotkaniemi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Kotkaniemi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kotkaniemi trying to control but Kneereaper is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kneereaper looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kotkaniemi has picked Kneereaper up and slammed him! Kneereaper can't keep hold of the triangle and Kotkaniemi manages to pass to side control!
Kneereaper tries to buck Kotkaniemi off but Kotkaniemi is having none of it.
Kotkaniemi trying to control the position but Kneereaper is working away.
Kneereaper is looking for a sweep.
Kotkaniemi working the head and body with strikes.
Twisty Kneereaper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kneereaper is looking to reverse the position.
Kotkaniemi cracks Kneereaper with a big elbow.
Kotkaniemi working the ground and pound.
Kotkaniemi working the ground and pound.
Kneereaper manages to get back to half guard.
Kneereaper felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kotkaniemi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
Kneereaper on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kneereaper is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kotkaniemi scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Kneereaper looking for submissions off his back.
Kotkaniemi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
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!
Kneereaper is trying to get back to full guard.
Kneereaper has hold of Kotkaniemi's hands but Kotkaniemi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Kneereaper looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kneereaper takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kneereaper trying to get back to full guard but Kotkaniemi takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Kotkaniemi lands a couple of good shots and Kneereaper has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T3#
Kotkaniemi lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Kotkaniemi. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Kotkaniemi scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Kneereaper is looking for a way out.
Kneereaper rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kneereaper works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Kneereaper is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kotkaniemi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Kneereaper has his foot on Kotkaniemi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kotkaniemi works his way back into a safe position though.
Kotkaniemi chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Kotkaniemi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kneereaper has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kotkaniemi has managed to get both his arms back between Kneereaper's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Kotkaniemi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kotkaniemi is working Kneereaper over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kotkaniemi landing some decent shots from guard.
Kotkaniemi works over Kneereaper with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Kneereaper looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kotkaniemi passes into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kotkaniemi working the head and body with strikes.
Kneereaper is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kneereaper takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #ROC#
Kneereaper is rocked!
Kneereaper manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kotkaniemi's best efforts.#SUB2#
Kneereaper looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kotkaniemi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna 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... Jesse Kotkaniemi!

Event: RapidFC 43
Date: Sep 07, 2019

#R1#
Gonya misses with a head kick.
Gonya throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kneereaper counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kneereaper has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kneereaper there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've been hearing reports that Gonya has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kneereaper connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gonya thows a leg kick but Kneereaper checks it
and Kneereaper counters with a straight right hand.
Gonya lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gonya fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kneereaper on the side of the head.#TD#
Gonya drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kneereaper is trying to get back to half guard.
Kneereaper is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Gonya tries for a kimura but Kneereaper is defending well.
Kneereaper is trying to improve his position.#T1##SUB#
Gonya working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gonya is staying tight to Kneereaper's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kneereaper tries to buck Gonya off but Gonya is having none of it.#SUB#
Gonya is trying to get an arm triangle but Kneereaper is defending well. #SUB#
Gonya is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kneereaper is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
Kneereaper manages to get back to half guard.
Kneereaper gets full guard.#SUB2#
Kneereaper had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gonya defends it easily.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kneereaper working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gonya doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gonya manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Our spies down at at Empire Vale Tudo inform us that Kneereaper has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Gonya wants to pass the guard but Kneereaper is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Kneereaper looking for a guillotine here but Gonya defends easily.
Gonya sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kneereaper's guard. #T3##SUB#
Gonya is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gonya wants to free his trapped foot but Kneereaper is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gonya is trying to control the action in half guard but Kneereaper is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kneereaper wants to get back to full guard.
Gonya is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Gonya trying to control but Kneereaper is having none of it.
Kneereaper is trying to escape the mount.
Kneereaper sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kneereaper manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Kneereaper had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gonya defends it easily.#T4#
Kneereaper keeping moving, preventing Gonya from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kneereaper has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gonya can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gonya forces his way into half guard.
Gonya is keen to just control but Kneereaper is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Gonya is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kneereaper has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gonya trying to control from half guard but Kneereaper is working away.
Kneereaper is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gonya's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gonya's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ronaldo Gonya will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Gonya throws a big shot that misses.
Gonya buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gonya on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kneereaper. Kneereaper obviously looking to wear him down.
Gonya misses with an uppercut.
Kneereaper swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A telegraphed right hand from Gonya misses the target.
Gonya with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kneereaper to score with a decent uppercut.
Kneereaper digs a good hook to Gonya's body.
Gonya with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kneereaper to score with a decent uppercut.
Kneereaper avoids the head kick by Gonya.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneereaper connects with a body shot.
Kneereaper lands a really nice looking cross but Gonya seems unphased.
Gonya misses with a leg kick
enabling Kneereaper to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonya throws a head kick that misses.
Kneereaper avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kneereaper looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Twisty Kneereaper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Kneereaper bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gonya's head.
Gonya throws a poor cross that misses
and Kneereaper counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kneereaper is looking to slow Gonya down with leg kicks.
Gonya shoots and misses
and Kneereaper counters with a good low kick that Gonya was not able to check.
Kneereaper cracks Gonya with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#KD2#
Kneereaper lands a big shot that drops Gonya! Can he finish him? #ROC2#
Gonya is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kneereaper passes Gonya's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Oh Gonya is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB#
Gonya is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kneereaper pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kneereaper trying to pass the guard but Gonya defending well.
Gonya seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2#
Kneereaper in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Gonya tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kneereaper!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Twisty Kneereaper!
A relieved looking Twisty Kneereaper thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: RapidFC 39
Date: Aug 10, 2019

#R1#
Kneereaper chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kneereaper has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Klushinwa is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD#
Klushinwa closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kneereaper quickly recovers to half guard.
Kneereaper is trying to get back to full guard.
Kneereaper slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Kneereaper looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Klushinwa passes into side control.
Kneereaper tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Klushinwa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneereaper manages to work his way to half guard, despite Klushinwa's best efforts.#SUB2#
Kneereaper is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Klushinwa pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klushinwa not doing much here.
Klushinwa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Kneereaper tries to roll over but Klushinwa keeps him under control.
Klushinwa is looking to advance position but Kneereaper won't allow it.
Klushinwa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Kneereaper actively working from the bottom here.
Kneereaper tries to get to full guard but Klushinwa has control of the leg. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Klushinwa takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kneereaper is not content to let Klushinwa control the position.
Kneereaper is looking to get back to full guard here but Klushinwa has managed to pass to side control instead.
Kneereaper is looking to regain half guard here but Klushinwa keeps moving and retains side control.
Kneereaper manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kneereaper is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kneereaper manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3##SUB2#
Kneereaper looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Klushinwa has picked Kneereaper up and slammed him! Kneereaper can't keep hold of the triangle and Klushinwa manages to pass to side control!
Kneereaper tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Klushinwa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kneereaper is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Klushinwa off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Kneereaper has managed to slip his arm under Klushinwa's chin. This could be all over... yep, Klushinwa is tapping out! Submission win for Kneereaper.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Twisty Kneereaper!
A relieved looking Twisty Kneereaper thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 15
Date: Jul 13, 2019

#R1#
Chan is looking to score with low kicks.
Chan throws a head kick that misses.
Chan misses with a kick to the body.
Chan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kneereaper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chan tries to clinch up.
Chan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kneereaper wants to clinch.
Kneereaper connects with a leg kick. Chan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chan misses with a head kick.
Chan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kneereaper!
Kneereaper throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kneereaper shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chan defends it nicely.#T1#
Kneereaper avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kneereaper lands a nice looking body shot.
No luck for Kneereaper with that takedown attempt.
A lazy left from Kneereaper finds it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kneereaper.
Chan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kneereaper checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Chan misses with a wild body shot.
Chan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chan misses with a low kick.
Kneereaper cracks Chan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kneereaper.
Chan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kneereaper connects with a body shot that sends Chan's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kneereaper is out of range.
A head kick misses from Chan.
Chan tries to clinch there but Kneereaper circles away.
Nice uppercut lands for Kneereaper. That snapped Chan's head back. #T2#
Kneereaper shoots in but Chan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jet Chan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Twisty Kneereaper.
Kneereaper avoids the head kick by Chan. #TD2#
Kneereaper manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Chan on his heels. He'll look to pass Chan's guard now, I'm sure.
Kneereaper wants to pass the guard but Chan is keeping the position.
Kneereaper is still trying to improve position.
Kneereaper is looking to pass into half guard but Chan pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Chan is in guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Kneereaper is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chan is aware though and is defending well.
Chan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Kneereaper has his foot on Chan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chan works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Chan has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Kneereaper to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Chan is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Kneereaper pulls down on the head and he's put Chan to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Twisty Kneereaper!
After winning the bout, Twisty Kneereaper thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Revelations II
Date: May 24, 2019

#R1#
Kneereaper lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kneereaper lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gianni takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A low kick from Gianni misses
and Kneereaper counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gianni takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kneereaper throws a head kick but Gianni moves out of range. #CL2#
Kneereaper gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gianni blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Kneereaper.
Gianni working aggressively here.
I was talking to Gianni's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kneereaper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kneereaper blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kneereaper.
Kneereaper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gianni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kneereaper makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gianni.
Kneereaper lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gianni blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Gianni misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kneereaper throws a head punch that misses.
Kneereaper lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gianni scores with a shot to the side of Kneereaper's head.
Kneereaper lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gianni.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kneereaper.
Kneereaper looking to stall.
Kneereaper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kneereaper swings wildly with an uppercut but Gianni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kneereaper has had enough of the clinch but Gianni keeps him there for the moment.
Kneereaper looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kneereaper throws a head punch that misses.
Kneereaper misses with a hook from the clinch.
The referee calls for Gianni to work.
Gianni lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gianni tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kneereaper misses with a punch on the inside.
Kneereaper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Kneereaper scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gianni blocks an uppercut.
Gianni misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gianni taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gianni.
Gianni blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gianni scores with a shot to the side of Kneereaper's head. #BC2#
Kneereaper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gianni ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kneereaper is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gianni.
Gianni is looking to counter the offense by Kneereaper and move into the clinch.
Gianni looks to land a body kick but Kneereaper moved away.
Kneereaper looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kneereaper looks for the body kick but Gianni saw that one coming.
Kneereaper misses with a looping left.
Gianni tried to counter with a leg kick but Kneereaper avoided it.
Kneereaper thows a leg kick but Gianni checks it
and Gianni counters with a low kick, right behind Kneereaper 's knee.
Kneereaper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Gianni misses the jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Kneereaper finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Kneereaper.
Gianni throws a big counter combination but Kneereaper scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gianni lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gianni throws a leg kick but Kneereaper checks it.
Kneereaper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gianni.
Gianni throws a body shot but no joy.
Gianni jabs at Kneereaper's body.
Gianni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gianni avoids a kick to the body.
Kneereaper tries to close the distance and clinch but Gianni swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kneereaper takes one to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Twisty Kneereaper has been cut.
Gianni on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gianni is looking to wear down Kneereaper with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gianni scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kneereaper is looking to land body kicks.
Kneereaper takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kneereaper lands a nice shot that snaps Gianni's head back.
Kneereaper misses with a kick to the body.
It looked like Gianni was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kneereaper.
A good leg kick by Kneereaper.
Kneereaper takes one to the side of the head.
Kneereaper slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gianni misses with a double jab.
A head kick misses from Gianni.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gianni throws a hook to the side of Kneereaper's head but Kneereaper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kneereaper feints a counter leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kneereaper - that will leave a mark!
Gianni pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Twisty Kneereaper will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Twisty Kneereaper's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Gianni moves out of range of the body kick from Kneereaper.
Gianni throws a nice inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Gianni.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gianni, as that shot connected.
Gianni moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kneereaper 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.
Kneereaper is looking to clinch.
Gianni with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kneereaper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gianni gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kneereaper.
Gianni ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ramon Gianni is winning the standup battle so far.
Kneereaper loads up on a big right hand but Gianni slips the punch.#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Kneereaper.
Gianni looks to score with a jab to the body but Kneereaper is just out of range.
Kneereaper takes one on the button.
That kick from Gianni tenderised Kneereaper's leg. Kneereaper is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kneereaper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kneereaper connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gianni momentarily.
Kneereaper avoids the body shot from Gianni.
Kneereaper throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Gianni to counter with a crisp jab.
Kneereaper throws a looping overhand right but Gianni ducks down to avoid it.
Gianni misses with an uppercut
and Kneereaper counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kneereaper missing with a left hand there. Gianni was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gianni misses with a low kick. #T2#
Nice uppercut there from Kneereaper.
Kneereaper with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gianni bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gianni was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters circling - Gianni throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A shot to the liver by Gianni. Beautiful body shot.
Kneereaper misses with a body kick.
Gianni lands a nice shot to the body.
Kneereaper throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gianni.
Kneereaper throws a head kick but Gianni moves out of range.
Kneereaper throws a shot from downtown. Gianni moves away and avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kneereaper.
Kneereaper throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kneereaper looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T3#
Kneereaper misses with a leg kick
and Gianni counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kneereaper turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kneereaper throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kneereaper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gianni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kneereaper has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gianni finds it's way round the side to connect with Kneereaper's head.
Kneereaper connects with a solid leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gianni crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kneereaper - the referee stops the clock and Gianni gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kneereaper. Gianni manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gianni misses with a hook
and Kneereaper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kneereaper scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kneereaper tries a low kick but Gianni avoids it.
Gianni just misses with a punch to the body.
Gianni is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gianni misses with a right hand
and Kneereaper counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kneereaper looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gianni connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gianni avoids a kick to the body.
Kneereaper is looking to slow Gianni down with leg kicks.
Kneereaper closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A lazy body kick from Gianni
and Kneereaper counters with a thumping low kick.
Kneereaper lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gianni will feel that in the morning.
Gianni comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gianni lands a nice looking body kick.
Gianni throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kneereaper thuds his shin into the meat of Gianni's side.
Decent striking displayed by Kneereaper there.
Kneereaper misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Twisty Kneereaper will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Twisty Kneereaper's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kneereaper lands with a nice body kick.
Kneereaper tries a head kick but it misses.
Gianni takes a swing at Kneereaper's ribcage but misses.
Kneereaper takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gianni will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kneereaper cracks Gianni with a good jab.
Gianni thumps Kneereaper with a low kick.
Kneereaper punishes Gianni's body with a nice straight punch.
Gianni darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kneereaper avoids the head kick by Gianni.
Kneereaper throws out a counter right but Gianni avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gianni tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice jab there from Kneereaper.
Gianni swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kneereaper.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gianni throws a hook to the side of Kneereaper's head but Kneereaper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Gianni lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gianni!
Kneereaper misses with a leg kick.
Kneereaper takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gianni scores with a sloppy right hand. Kneereaper should have avoided that one.
Gianni misses with a low kick.
Kneereaper misses with a kick to the body.
Gianni throws a leg kick which misses Kneereaper's front leg but catches the back leg as Kneereaper tries to avoid it.
Gianni's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kneereaper connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gianni scrambles back to his feet.
Gianni throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kneereaper counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gianni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kneereaper throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ramon Gianni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Gianni connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
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!
Kneereaper misses with a kick to the body.
Kneereaper throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gianni counters with a low kick, right behind Kneereaper 's knee.
Kneereaper has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kneereaper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gianni moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gianni throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A good leg kick by Kneereaper.
Kneereaper takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kneereaper takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gianni lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gianni throws a body kick that misses.
Kneereaper rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gianni counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Gianni throws a leg kick that misses.
Gianni misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kneereaper fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gianni misses the body punch
and Kneereaper counters with a good low kick that Gianni was not able to check.
Gianni misses with a hook
and Kneereaper counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gianni misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Kneereaper counters by clinching up.
Kneereaper swings wildly with an uppercut but Gianni uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Gianni.
Kneereaper misses with a body punch.
Gianni misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kneereaper misses with the head strike.
Kneereaper misses with some punches.
Kneereaper misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Gianni blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gianni throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kneereaper takes a shot to the head.
Gianni lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kneereaper struggles to land a body shot inside as Gianni controls his hands.
Gianni blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kneereaper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kneereaper throws a head punch that misses.
Kneereaper struggles to land a body shot inside as Gianni controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Kneereaper fails to land.
Twisty Kneereaper is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Twisty Kneereaper seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gianni.
Kneereaper misses with a punch on the inside.
Gianni misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gianni struggles to land a body shot inside as Kneereaper controls his hands.
Gianni stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ramon Gianni showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kneereaper 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:29

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

Event: JBL Faceoff
Date: Apr 26, 2019

#R1#
Kneereaper thows a body kick. The Kid tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kneereaper lands a head kick! #CUT#
It looks like Tricky The Kid has been cut.
Kneereaper throws a front kick that sends The Kid stumbling back into the cage.
Kneereaper connects with a jab.#KD#
Kneereaper feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends The Kid sprawling to the canvas! The Kid rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kneereaper finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice jab there from Kneereaper.
The Kid sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from The Kid.
The Kid walks into a jab.#KD#
Kneereaper lands a big uppercut and The Kid crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but The Kid looks OK. Kneereaper waves The Kid back to his feet!#ROC#
The Kid is rocked!#KD#
Kneereaper lands a big uppercut and The Kid crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but The Kid looks OK. Kneereaper waves The Kid back to his feet!
The Kid is still on wobbly legs! Can Kneereaper finish him?#CUT#
That has opened up Tricky The Kid's cut even more.
Kneereaper is stalking The Kid. The Kid circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Kneereaper, and it's lights out! The Kid really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Twisty Kneereaper!
In defeat, Tricky The Kid stepped up to the mic, saying 'Hey, it is what it is. Back to the gym tomorrow!'.

Event: JBL Friday Night Fights II
Date: Mar 08, 2019

#R1#
Kneereaper with a hook.
Kneereaper looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kneereaper has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kneereaper there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kneereaper moves forwards but Proudmoore connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Proudmoore has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Proudmoore.
Proudmoore throws a hook to the side of Kneereaper's head but Kneereaper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kneereaper is trying to counter with his kicks.
A big left from Proudmoore misses.
Kneereaper misses with a body kick.
Proudmoore throwing a counter right hand but Kneereaper manages to avoid it.
Kneereaper getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kneereaper scores with a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Proudmoore blocks the low kick.
Proudmoore is looking to counter punch.
Proudmoore walks into a left hand.
Proudmoore throws a jab but it's blocked by Kneereaper.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kneereaper pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Proudmoore throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kneereaper on the side of the head.
Proudmoore comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kneereaper misses with a body kick.
Twisty Kneereaper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Proudmoore misses with a looping left.
A big left from Proudmoore misses. #T1#
A punch lands to the side of Kneereaper 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Proudmoore misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kneereaper! But no joy.
Kneereaper misses with a head kick.
Proudmoore blocks a leg kick.
Proudmoore misses with a right hand
letting Kneereaper counter with a right hand.
Proudmoore looks to throw the jab but Kneereaper is out of range.
Kneereaper only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Proudmoore loads up on a big right hand but Kneereaper slips the punch.
Jab from Kneereaper.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kneereaper.
Kneereaper avoids the body shot from Proudmoore.
Kneereaper only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Good leg kick by Kneereaper there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kneereaper lands with a thumping leg kick.
Proudmoore is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Proudmoore takes one to the side of the head.
Kneereaper ducks under a wild hook from Proudmoore.
Kneereaper throws a push kick but Proudmoore slaps the foot to one side.
Proudmoore was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Proudmoore throws a body punch but Kneereaper moves out of range. #T2#
Kneereaper throws a leg kick which misses Proudmoore's front leg but catches the back leg as Proudmoore tries to avoid it.
Proudmoore throws a body punch but Kneereaper moves out of range.
A big right from Proudmoore misses.
Kneereaper throws a fast counter high kick but Proudmoore manages to duck under it in time.
A jab lands there for Kneereaper.
Kneereaper looks to land a body kick but Proudmoore moved away.
Kneereaper throws a looping overhand right but Proudmoore ducks down to avoid it.
Proudmoore throws a series of punches but Kneereaper avoids them all with ease.
Kneereaper thumps Proudmoore with a low kick.
Proudmoore on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kneereaper. Kneereaper obviously looking to wear him down.
Proudmoore jabs Kneereaper to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Proudmoore stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kneereaper.
Kneereaper throws a low kick, looking for Proudmoore's leg but Proudmoore calmly moves out of range.
Proudmoore swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Proudmoore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kneereaper, as that shot connected.
Kneereaper throws a body kick that misses
and Proudmoore counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Proudmoore throws a shot to the body.
Kneereaper ducks under a wild hook from Proudmoore.
Kneereaper fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Proudmoore.
Kneereaper pushes Proudmoore away with a front kick.
Kneereaper tries a low kick but Proudmoore avoids it.
Kneereaper slips under a jab.
Proudmoore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kneereaper.
Kneereaper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Proudmoore.
Proudmoore misses with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kneereaper.
Proudmoore looks to throw the jab but Kneereaper is out of range.
Kneereaper throws a wild body kick that Proudmoore sees coming a mile off.
Kneereaper throws a push kick but Proudmoore slaps the foot to one side.
Kneereaper is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Proudmoore had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kneereaper throws a low kick but Proudmoore moves out of range easily.
Kneereaper connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Proudmoore momentarily. #T4#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kneereaper.
Kneereaper keeps Proudmoore at a distance using the push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Kneereaper misses its intended target.
Proudmoore was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kneereaper throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Proudmoore to counter with a crisp jab.
Proudmoore moves out of range as Kneereaper strikes.
Kneereaper on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Proudmoore dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A left and a right from Proudmoore both land. Nice combination. #CUT#
It looks like Twisty Kneereaper has been cut.
Proudmoore blocks the body kick.
Proudmoore was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kneereaper connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kneereaper looks for the body kick but Proudmoore saw that one coming.
Kneereaper throws the kick towards the body but Proudmoore avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kneereaper uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kneereaper lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kneereaper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kneereaper thuds his shin into the meat of Proudmoore's side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Twisty Kneereaper will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Twisty Kneereaper's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Kneereaper tries to land a front kick but Proudmoore steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kneereaper looks to land a body kick but Proudmoore moved away.
Proudmoore is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kneereaper. That's going to slow Proudmoore down.
Kneereaper throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kneereaper tries to work over Proudmoore's front leg with a kick but Proudmoore checks it.
Proudmoore moves out of range of the body kick from Kneereaper.
Proudmoore scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kneereaper misses with an uppercut.
Proudmoore throws a big counter combination but Kneereaper scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kneereaper moves away from the strike by Proudmoore.
Kneereaper cracks the inside of Proudmoore's front leg.
Proudmoore looks to land a left hand but Kneereaper moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneereaper lands a nice leg kick that just misses Proudmoore's sensitive parts.
Kneereaper fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Proudmoore ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Proudmoore slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Proudmoore. Kneereaper does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Kneereaper misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from Proudmoore on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kneereaper scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kneereaper throws a leg kick but Proudmoore moved away.
Proudmoore darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kneereaper pivots, looking for a leg kick but Proudmoore is out of range and Kneereaper settles back down.
Proudmoore checks a leg kick.
Proudmoore moves out of range of the body kick from Kneereaper.
Proudmoore cracks Kneereaper with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Proudmoore on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Proudmoore has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kneereaper.
Kneereaper defending well as Proudmoore loads up on a big left hand.
Kneereaper misses with a body kick.
Proudmoore connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kneereaper's hands.
Kneereaper takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kneereaper swings for the body but Proudmoore moves out of range. #T2#
Kneereaper avoids the body shot from Proudmoore.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kneereaper lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Proudmoore cracks Kneereaper with an open hand slap.
Twisty Kneereaper seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kneereaper looks to throw a body kick
enabling Proudmoore to counter with a crisp jab.
Proudmoore misses with a hook.
Kneereaper motions for Proudmoore to come forward. Kneereaper throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Proudmoore blocks the leg kick.
Crunch! Kneereaper slams his shin into Proudmoore's torso.
Kneereaper misses with the body kick
and Proudmoore counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kneereaper tried to score with a low kick but Proudmoore checks it.
Kneereaper throws a leg kick that is checked
and Proudmoore counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Proudmoore misses.
Proudmoore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Proudmoore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kneereaper misses with a body kick. #T3#
Kneereaper throws a leg kick which misses Proudmoore's front leg but catches the back leg as Proudmoore tries to avoid it.
Kneereaper turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kneereaper throws an off balance right hand
and Proudmoore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kneereaper lands a nice looking body shot.
Kneereaper scores with a jab to the jaw.
Proudmoore throws a combination that misses
and Kneereaper counters with a nice uppercut.
Kneereaper misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice uppercut there from Kneereaper.
Kneereaper moves out of range as Proudmoore strikes.
Proudmoore loads up on a big right hand but Kneereaper slips the punch.
Proudmoore throws a right hand that misses
and Kneereaper counters with a series of strikes. Proudmoore will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kneereaper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Proudmoore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kneereaper.
Proudmoore throws a right hand that misses
and Kneereaper finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Kneereaper jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Kneereaper looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice defenses there by Kneereaper.
Proudmoore misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Kneereaper on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Proudmoore takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Proudmoore swings for the body but Kneereaper moves out of range.
Kneereaper throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Proudmoore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Proudmoore checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Proudmoore throwing a counter right hand but Kneereaper manages to avoid it.
Kneereaper slips under a jab from Proudmoore.
Proudmoore takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Proudmoore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kneereaper misses with a body kick.
Proudmoore moves out of range of the body kick from Kneereaper.
Proudmoore walks into a stiff left hand from Kneereaper.
Kneereaper feints and then cracks Proudmoore's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Proudmoore down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Twisty Kneereaper will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Twisty Kneereaper's cut.
That's time! Proudmoore's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Proudmoore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kneereaper.
A big right from Proudmoore misses.
Kneereaper replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Proudmoore blocks it well.
Kneereaper jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kneereaper dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Proudmoore. That did some damage!
Proudmoore takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Good exchange - Kneereaper coming out on top.
A telegraphed right hand from Proudmoore misses the target.
Kneereaper slips a straight right by Proudmoore.
Proudmoore throws a right hand that misses
and Kneereaper counters with a body kick.
Kneereaper throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Proudmoore misses.
Proudmoore thows a left - swing and a miss!
Proudmoore takes one to the chin there.
Kneereaper scores with a nice body kick.
Proudmoore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Kneereaper ducks under a wild hook from Proudmoore.
Proudmoore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kneereaper attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kneereaper scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kneereaper throws a wild body kick that Proudmoore sees coming a mile off.
Kneereaper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Proudmoore.
Kneereaper throws a leg kick
and Proudmoore counters with a nice uppercut.
Kneereaper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Proudmoore throws out the jab.
Proudmoore throws a hook to the side of Kneereaper's head but Kneereaper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Proudmoore takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Proudmoore misses with a jab to the body
and Kneereaper counters with a slapping leg kick.
Proudmoore misses the shot to the body.
Kneereaper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kneereaper closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Proudmoore will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Proudmoore throws a good cross that connects. #T2#
Proudmoore misses with an uppercut
and Kneereaper counters with an outside leg kick.
Proudmoore on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kneereaper. Kneereaper obviously looking to wear him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Proudmoore checks a low kick from Kneereaper.
Kneereaper misses with a leg kick.
Proudmoore staying out of range there.
A counter left hand to the body from Proudmoore misses its target.
Proudmoore misses with a straight right.
Kneereaper goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kneereaper misses with a low kick.
Proudmoore fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Proudmoore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kneereaper.
Kneereaper throws a head kick but Proudmoore moves out of range.
Kneereaper on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A low kick from Kneereaper misses
and Proudmoore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Proudmoore throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Proudmoore throws a hook but Kneereaper blocks it.
It seemed like Kneereaper was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kneereaper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Proudmoore misses.
Proudmoore misses with an uppercut. Kneereaper saw that one coming.
Kneereaper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Proudmoore backing away here, and Kneereaper unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kneereaper has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Proudmoore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kneereaper.
Proudmoore lands with a shot to the body.
Kneereaper throws a head kick that misses.
Kneereaper throws a chopping leg kick but Proudmoore manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Proudmoore misses with a hook. Kneereaper ducked under it nicely.
A low kick from Kneereaper is predictable there
letting Proudmoore counter with a right hand.
Kneereaper tries to land a body kick
and Proudmoore counters with a stiff right hand.
Proudmoore lands a slapping body shot.
Proudmoore needs to keep his hands up - Kneereaper had a free shot at his head there.#T4#
Kneereaper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Proudmoore.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kneereaper.
Kneereaper throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Proudmoore thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kneereaper throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kneereaper scores with the left hand. Proudmoore knows he should have avoided that one.
Proudmoore keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kneereaper connects with a leg kick. Proudmoore looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Proudmoore just misses with a punch to the body.
Twisty Kneereaper is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Proudmoore is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kneereaper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kneereaper throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kneereaper throws a wild body kick that Proudmoore sees coming a mile off.
Jacob Proudmoore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Proudmoore moves out of range as Kneereaper strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Twisty Kneereaper.
Well Kneereaper 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Twisty Kneereaper!

Event: GR 6: Cozzy II vs Mallone
Date: Dec 29, 2018

#R1#
Kneereaper checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
As Voronov backs away, Kneereaper returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kneereaper chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kneereaper misses with a body kick.
Kneereaper throws a lazy body kick #CL2#
and Voronov moves into the clinch.
Voronov trying to land knees to the body.
Voronov slows down the pace here.
Voronov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Voronov obliges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneereaper jumps guard but Voronov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kneereaper tries a body shot but Voronov blocks it.
Kneereaper jumps guard but Voronov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The referee calls for Voronov to work.
Kneereaper fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Twisty Kneereaper. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Kneereaper wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Voronov tries to land a knee to the head but Kneereaper blocks with his arms.
Voronov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kneereaper.
Kneereaper tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Voronov smiles and moves away.
Kneereaper looks to land a body kick but Voronov moved away.#CL2#
Voronov forces Kneereaper back against the cage and clinches.
Voronov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kneereaper is defending well for now.
Voronov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kneereaper has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Voronov stalling in the clinch.
Kneereaper tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Knees to the body from Voronov.
A head punch on the inside from Kneereaper fails to land.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Voronov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kneereaper avoids it.
Kneereaper letting Voronov take a breather here.
Voronov looking to throw knees to the head but Kneereaper is blocking nicely. #T2#
Kneereaper tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Voronov smiles and moves away.
Kneereaper checks the leg kick nicely there.
Twisty Kneereaper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Voronov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kneereaper.
Kneereaper has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Voronov.
Kneereaper circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kneereaper avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kneereaper throws a half hearted mid kick.
Voronov avoids a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kneereaper throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Voronov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kneereaper.
Kneereaper turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kneereaper feints and then cracks Voronov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Voronov down.
Kneereaper tries to land a body kick#CL2#
and Voronov moves into the clinch.
Kneereaper takes a knee to the side of the body. #T3#
Voronov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kneereaper is breathing heavily.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Voronov.
Voronov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kneereaper tries to circle away but Voronov has him pinned against the cage.
Kneereaper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Voronov has Kneereaper pushed against the cage.
Kneereaper jumps guard but Voronov stands there with Kneereaper around his waist. Kneereaper gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Voronov gets underhooks to prevent Kneereaper's takedown attempt. #TD#
Kneereaper successfully pulls guard.
Voronov wants to stand but Kneereaper has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T4##SU2#
Voronov gets to his feet. Kneereaper looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Voronov misses with a leg kick
and Kneereaper finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Voronov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kneereaper has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kneereaper and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That kick from Kneereaper tenderised Voronov's leg. Voronov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Voronov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kneereaper is able to avoid easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kneereaper.
Kneereaper scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Voronov avoids a kick to the body.
Kneereaper swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kneereaper is looking to chop away at Voronov's legs. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kneereaper avoiding damage as Voronov throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Voronov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Voronov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kneereaper tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Voronov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Voronov lands a nice knee to the body.
Kneereaper fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Voronov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kneereaper's face.
Voronov tries to land knees in the clinch but Kneereaper avoids the damage to the body.
Voronov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Voronov keeps control of Kneereaper as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Voronov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kneereaper.
Kneereaper jumps guard but Voronov stands there with Kneereaper around his waist. Kneereaper gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Twisty Kneereaper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kneereaper is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Voronov to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneereaper tries to pull guard but Voronov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Voronov scores a nice knee to the body.
Voronov landing knees to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Twisty Kneereaper has been cut.
Voronov crunches a lovely knee into Kneereaper's ribcage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Voronov tries to land knees in the clinch but Kneereaper avoids the damage to the body. #T1#
Voronov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Voronov effectively controlling the action here.
Voronov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Knees to the body from Voronov.
Kneereaper jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Voronov walks away with a smile on his face. Kneereaper gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Voronov closes the distance but Kneereaper moves to the side
and Kneereaper counters with a nice body kick.
Voronov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kneereaper is out of range and Voronov settles back down.
Voronov wants to clinch up but Kneereaper keeps it at a distance.
Voronov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kneereaper throws a low kick but Voronov moves out of range easily.
Voronov throws a low kick, looking for Kneereaper's leg but Kneereaper calmly moves out of range.
Kneereaper looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Voronov misses with a low kick.
Kneereaper throws a half hearted mid kick.
Voronov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kneereaper.
Voronov tries to work over Kneereaper's front leg with a kick but Kneereaper checks it.
Voronov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Voronov throws a low kick, looking for Kneereaper's leg but Kneereaper calmly moves out of range.
Voronov avoids a kick to the body.
Kneereaper checks the leg kick nicely there.
A bone on bone clash there as Voronov blocks the leg kick.
Voronov tries to counter with a clinch but Kneereaper shakes him off and moves away.
Voronov moves in looking to clinch but Kneereaper pushes him off.
Kneereaper tries to land a front kick but Voronov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Voronov throws a solid leg kick but Kneereaper takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Voronov.
Kneereaper thinks about countering with a body kick.#CL2#
Voronov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kneereaper misses with a punch to the body.
Voronov working Kneereaper over with knees to the body.#T3#
Kneereaper is trying to pull guard but Voronov has him pressed against the cage.
Voronov scores a nice knee to the body.
Voronov tries to land knees in the clinch but Kneereaper avoids the damage to the body.
Kneereaper tries to pull guard but Voronov won't allow it.
Kneereaper can't break the clinch.
Kneereaper is trying to pull guard but Voronov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Voronov is struggling to control the position.
Voronov slowing the pace effectively.
Voronov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kneereaper blocks a body shot from Voronov.
Kneereaper fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Voronov prevents a body shot from Kneereaper. #T4#
Kneereaper jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Voronov walks away with a smile on his face. Kneereaper gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Voronov, right into the meat.
Voronov misses with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Kneereaper checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Voronov blocks a low kick nicely.
Voronov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Voronov throws out a leg kick but Kneereaper moves out of range and Voronov only half commits.
Voronov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kneereaper throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Voronov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kneereaper avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Twisty Kneereaper is winning the standup battle so far.
Voronov throws a chopping leg kick but Kneereaper manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Voronov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Twisty Kneereaper's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Voronov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kneereaper checks it well.
Voronov tries to land a leg kick but Kneereaper saw it coming and moves away.
Kneereaper is looking to counter with a body kick.
Voronov wants to clinch up but Kneereaper keeps it at a distance.
Kneereaper quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kneereaper misses with a kick to the body #CL2#
and Voronov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Voronov lands a knee to the body.
Kneereaper fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Voronov connects with a knee to the head.
Kneereaper misses with a body punch.
Voronov tries to land a knee to the head but Kneereaper blocks with his arms.
Kneereaper jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Voronov walks away with a smile on his face. Kneereaper gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voronov checks a low kick from Kneereaper.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Voronov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kneereaper has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kneereaper and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kneereaper throws a solid leg kick but Voronov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kneereaper.#CL2#
Voronov closes the distance and pushes Kneereaper back into the cage.
Voronov has Kneereaper pushed against the cage.#T1#
A right hand to the body from Voronov.
Knees in the clinch landing for Voronov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Voronov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kneereaper avoids it.
Voronov lands a good knee to the midsection. Kneereaper won't want to take too many of those.
Andrei Voronov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Voronov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kneereaper tries to pull guard but Voronov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Twisty Kneereaper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Voronov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kneereaper in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Voronov has Kneereaper pressed against the cage.
Kneereaper being controlled against the cage.
Voronov avoiding damage.
Twisty Kneereaper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Voronov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Voronov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kneereaper jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Voronov walks away with a smile on his face. Kneereaper gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Voronov misses with a low kick.
Voronov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Voronov throws a leg kick
and Kneereaper counters with an outside leg kick.
Kneereaper checks a leg kick.
Voronov tries to close the distance and clinch but Kneereaper swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And Kneereaper counters with a quick kick to the body but Voronov blocks it.
Kneereaper takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kneereaper looks to land a body kick but Voronov moved away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kneereaper is looking to slow Voronov down with leg kicks.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kneereaper. Voronov shrugs it off though.
Kneereaper throws a body kick, spinning off balance#CL2#
and Voronov counters by clinching up. #T3#
Voronov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Voronov lands a knee to the body.
Kneereaper tries to pull guard but Voronov holds him up against the cage and eventually Kneereaper drops back down to his feet.
Voronov scores a nice knee to the body.
Voronov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kneereaper's face.
Kneereaper is trying to pull guard but Voronov has him pressed against the cage.
Voronov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Voronov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kneereaper tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Voronov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Voronov with a knee to the head.
Voronov prevents a body shot from Kneereaper.
Kneereaper takes a knee right on the jaw! #T4#
Kneereaper avoiding damage as Voronov throws knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Voronov scores a nice knee to the body.
Voronov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Voronov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Voronov working Kneereaper over with knees to the body.
Voronov working Kneereaper over with knees to the body.
Voronov landing knees to the body.
Voronov is working Kneereaper over against the cage.
Voronov lands a knee to the head.
Voronov working Kneereaper over with knees to the body.
Kneereaper takes a knee right on the jaw!
Voronov working Kneereaper over with knees to the body.
Voronov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: GR 1: LoJack vs Lban
Date: Nov 24, 2018

#R1#
Solid just misses with a punch to the body.
It appears Kneereaper was looking to counter with a kick there.
Solid throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kneereaper counters with a good low kick that Solid was not able to check.
Kneereaper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Solid.
Kneereaper avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kneereaper takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kneereaper.
Solid throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kneereaper misses with a kick to the body.
Solid looks to land a combination but Kneereaper avoids it well.
Kneereaper quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kneereaper lands with a nice body kick.
Kneereaper throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kneereaper throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kneereaper lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kneereaper throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kneereaper dodges the punch combination from Solid.
Kneereaper throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Kneereaper fakes the leg kick and cracks Solid in the body.
Kneereaper lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Solid lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kneereaper is looking to land body kicks.
Solid misses with a straight left.
Kneereaper throws a quick counter kick to the body but Solid avoids it.
Solid keeps the fight on the outside.
Solid swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kneereaper.
Kneereaper scores with a kick to the body.
Solid misses with a looping right.
Kneereaper looks for the body kick but Solid saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Solid on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Solid throws an overhand right that lands on Kneereaper's shoulder, as Kneereaper tries to avoid the shot.
Solid has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kneereaper.
Solid throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kneereaper throws a quick counter kick to the body but Solid avoids it.
Solid jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kneereaper is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kneereaper lands with a kick to the ribs.
Solid looks winded!
Kneereaper throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL#
Kneereaper instigates a clinch. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Solid lands with a light punch inside. #TD#
Kneereaper jumps into guard, dragging Solid to the mat.
Kneereaper looking for a sweep. Not yet Kneereaper, not yet.
Kneereaper has his hands on Solid's head, controlling the position.
Kneereaper trying to control the position. #SUB#
Kneereaper looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kneereaper looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3##SUB#
Kneereaper looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Solid trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kneereaper's guard.
Kneereaper controlling Solid's posture. #SUB#
Kneereaper looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Solid passes into half guard. #SUB#
Kneereaper looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kneereaper trying to get back to full guard but Solid takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Kneereaper is trying desperately to improve position.
Kneereaper gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Kneereaper looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kneereaper wants to control but Solid is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Kneereaper is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Solid pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Twisty Kneereaper dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Solid moves out of range of the body kick.
Kneereaper walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Twisty Kneereaper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Solid moves out of range as Kneereaper throws a body kick.
Solid misses with a looping right.
Kneereaper jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kneereaper throws a half hearted mid kick.
Solid avoids a kick to the body.
Kneereaper tries to land a front kick but Solid steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kneereaper tries to land a front kick but Solid steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Solid! But no joy.
Kneereaper throws a body kick that misses.
Kneereaper pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Solid listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Twisty Kneereaper is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solid uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Solid misses with a shot to the body
and Kneereaper counters with a solid body kick.
Kneereaper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kneereaper throws a quick counter kick to the body but Solid avoids it.
Solid lands a nice hook to Kneereaper's body. Kneereaper takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kneereaper throws a push kick but Solid slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Solid takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kneereaper lands with a thumping leg kick.
Solid throws a body shot but no joy.
Kneereaper throws a quick counter kick to the body but Solid avoids it.
Kneereaper moves out of range as Solid strikes.
Solid throws a jab but it's blocked by Kneereaper.
Kneereaper appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Solid throws a poor cross that misses
and Kneereaper counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A solid body kick from Kneereaper.
Kneereaper throws a body kick that misses.
Kneereaper throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kneereaper moves out of range as Solid strikes.
Kneereaper throws a body kick that misses.
Kneereaper looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Solid throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kneereaper quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kneereaper is looking to land body kicks.
Solid looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kneereaper delivers a nice body kick.
Kneereaper steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Solid.#T2#
Kneereaper fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Solid.
Kneereaper looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Solid throws a jab when Kneereaper was well out of range.
Kneereaper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Solid can do to turn this around?
Kneereaper throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Solid swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kneereaper counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kneereaper looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It seemed like Solid was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Solid on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Solid is breathing heavily.
Kneereaper throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kneereaper misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kneereaper throws the kick towards the body but Solid avoids it.
Kneereaper fakes the leg kick and cracks Solid in the body.
Kneereaper misses with a kick to the body.
Kneereaper looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kneereaper pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kneereaper misses with the body kick
enabling Solid to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Solid moves out of range as Kneereaper throws a body kick.
Kneereaper looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kneereaper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kneereaper gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Solid counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Solid throws a poor cross that misses
and Kneereaper counters with a body kick that stops Solid in his tracks momentarily. #CL#
Solid gets tackled into the cage by Kneereaper. Kneereaper maintains the clinch.
Solid misses with the head strike. #TD#
Kneereaper pulls guard successfully. #SUB#
Kneereaper has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Solid doesn't defend quickly enough and Kneereaper has managed to lock this one up! Can Solid escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Kneereaper on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Twisty Kneereaper!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 13, 2018

#R1#
Kneereaper lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kneereaper throws a front kick that sends Voronov stumbling back into the cage.
Voronov moves out of range of the body kick from Kneereaper.
Kneereaper looks to land a body kick but Voronov moved away.
Kneereaper pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kneereaper connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kneereaper thuds his shin into the meat of Voronov's side.
Voronov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kneereaper throws a sloppy head kick and Voronov moves out of range easily.
Voronov misses with a straight right.
Kneereaper looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kneereaper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Voronov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneereaper looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Voronov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kneereaper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kneereaper throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Voronov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
An inside leg kick lands from Kneereaper. #T1#
Voronov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL#
Kneereaper has managed to clinch.
Kneereaper creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Voronov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Voronov.
Voronov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kneereaper is breathing heavily.
Voronov landing knees to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Twisty Kneereaper has been cut.
Kneereaper takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kneereaper misses with a knee strike.
Voronov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kneereaper takes a knee right on the jaw!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kneereaper tries to land knees in the clinch but Voronov avoids the damage to the body.
Voronov has Kneereaper pressed against the cage.
Voronov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Voronov has Kneereaper pushed against the cage.
Voronov leaning against his opponent.
Voronov receives a warning from the referee for stalling.#T2#
Voronov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Voronov blocks a body shot from Kneereaper.
Voronov misses with some punches.
Voronov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kneereaper lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Voronov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kneereaper up against the cage.
Voronov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kneereaper misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Voronov.
Kneereaper misses with a knee to the head.
Kneereaper wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Voronov has him pressed against the cage.
Voronov landing knees to the head. #CUT2#
Twisty Kneereaper's cut is getting worse.
Voronov landing knees to the head. #ROC2#
Kneereaper is rocked!
Voronov misses with a knee strike.
Voronov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Voronov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kneereaper trying to land knees to the body.
Voronov is stalling here. #T3#
Voronov lands a good knee to the midsection. Kneereaper won't want to take too many of those.
Voronov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kneereaper's face.
Voronov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kneereaper's face.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short left from Voronov.
Voronov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kneereaper has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Voronov tries to land a knee to the head but Kneereaper blocks with his arms.
Knees to the body from Voronov.
Kneereaper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Voronov landing knees to the head.
Voronov lands a nice knee to the body.
Voronov throws an elbow that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Voronov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kneereaper lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Voronov with a knee to the head.
Voronov tries to land a knee to the head but Kneereaper blocks with his arms.
Voronov landing knees to the body.
Kneereaper blocks an elbow strike from Voronov. #T4#
Voronov looking to throw knees to the head but Kneereaper is blocking nicely.
Voronov lands an elbow that stopped Kneereaper in his tracks for a moment.
Voronov working Kneereaper over with knees to the body.
Voronov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kneereaper has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Voronov obliges.
Knees in the clinch landing for Voronov.
Kneereaper tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Voronov avoids it.
Kneereaper takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kneereaper misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Voronov.
Knees to the body from Voronov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Voronov working Kneereaper over with knees to the body.
Voronov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Voronov slowing the pace effectively.
Kneereaper takes a knee right on the jaw!
Voronov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Voronov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Twisty Kneereaper's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Voronov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Voronov with a knee to the head.
Voronov blocks an uppercut.
Voronov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Voronov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kneereaper misses with the head strike.
Voronov misses with a knee strike.
Voronov looking to throw knees to the head but Kneereaper is blocking nicely.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kneereaper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Voronov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Voronov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneereaper tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Voronov avoids it.
Voronov scores with a knee to the head.
Voronov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Voronov lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Voronov lands with a right to the head.
Voronov throws a knee to the head but misses. #T1#
Voronov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kneereaper misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Voronov.
Kneereaper wants to stall.
Andrei Voronov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A bit of stalling here from Voronov.
Kneereaper trying to land knees to the body.
Kneereaper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Voronov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Voronov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kneereaper's face.
Voronov connects with a knee to the head.
Voronov avoiding damage.
Voronov is pushing Kneereaper up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kneereaper trying to land knees to the body.
Kneereaper using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Voronov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Voronov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kneereaper in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T2#
Voronov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Voronov.
Voronov lands a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Voronov obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Voronov misses with a knee to the head.
Kneereaper being controlled against the cage.
Voronov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Voronov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kneereaper throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Voronov scores a nice knee to the body.
Kneereaper takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
Twisty Kneereaper's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Voronov avoids a wild elbow strike from Kneereaper.
Voronov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Voronov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Voronov fails to land.
Kneereaper has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kneereaper takes a knee right on the jaw!
A nice left hand lands by Voronov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kneereaper.
Kneereaper tries a body shot but Voronov blocks it.
Voronov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kneereaper is trying to maintain a safe position but Voronov gets an underhook and turns Kneereaper into the cage.#KD2#
Voronov drops Kneereaper with a big knee straight up the middle! Kneereaper is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Oh Kneereaper is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kneereaper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Voronov.
Voronov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kneereaper swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kneereaper feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kneereaper seems to have got his legs back now.
A head kick misses from Kneereaper.
Voronov tries to counter with a clinch but Kneereaper shakes him off and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Voronov throws a body shot but no joy.
Voronov throws an overhand right that lands on Kneereaper's shoulder, as Kneereaper tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Voronov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kneereaper checks it well.
Twisty Kneereaper is winning the standup battle so far.
Kneereaper looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Voronov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kneereaper swats away the attempt to clinch by Voronov.
Kneereaper looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A slow jab from Voronov misses its intended target.
Kneereaper tried to counter with a leg kick but Voronov avoided it.
Voronov misses with a lunging right hand
and Kneereaper counters with a thumping low kick.
Kneereaper throws a low kick but it's checked well by Voronov.
Voronov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Voronov misses with an uppercut.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kneereaper - that will leave a mark!
A leg kick checked by Voronov.
Voronov wants to counter with a clinch but Kneereaper pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Voronov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Twisty Kneereaper's cut.
That's time! Kneereaper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Voronov tries to clinch but Kneereaper moves out of range.
Kneereaper looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL#
Kneereaper forces Voronov back against the cage and clinches.
Voronov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kneereaper has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kneereaper trying to land knees to the body.
Voronov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kneereaper is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Voronov to keep the fight standing.
Voronov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Voronov misses with a punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Voronov to work.
Voronov misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneereaper stalling against the cage.
Voronov stalls.
Kneereaper can't find room to land a body shot as Voronov controls the action. #T1#
Voronov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Voronov trying to land knees to the body.
Kneereaper is trying to push Voronov away but Voronov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Voronov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Voronov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Voronov.
Voronov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kneereaper's face.
Voronov scores a nice knee to the body.
Voronov misses with a knee to the head.
Voronov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kneereaper takes a knee to the side of the body.
Voronov with a knee to the head.
Voronov with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
Jeez, Twisty Kneereaper's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Voronov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kneereaper's face.
The referee calls for Voronov to work.
Voronov working Kneereaper over with knees to the body.#T2#
Voronov misses with a knee to the head.
Kneereaper misses with the head strike.
Kneereaper tries to pull guard but Voronov holds him up against the cage and eventually Kneereaper drops back down to his feet.
Voronov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kneereaper tries to pull guard but Voronov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Twisty Kneereaper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kneereaper can't find room to land a body shot as Voronov controls the action.
Voronov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kneereaper has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Voronov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kneereaper up against the cage.
Voronov wants to stall.
Kneereaper is trying to maintain a safe position but Voronov gets an underhook and turns Kneereaper into the cage.
Kneereaper throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Voronov blocks it with crossed arms.
Voronov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #T3#
Kneereaper throws a punch but it's blocked by Voronov.
Voronov with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Voronov.
A knee to the head by Voronov.
Kneereaper is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Voronov is keeping busy.
Voronov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kneereaper looking to throw knees to the head but Voronov is blocking nicely.
Voronov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Voronov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Voronov is struggling to control the position.
Kneereaper is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Voronov is keeping busy.
Voronov stalls.
Kneereaper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Voronov's elbow.
Voronov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kneereaper.#T4#
Kneereaper tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Voronov smiles and moves away.
Voronov avoids a kick to the body.
As Kneereaper backs off Voronov throws a huge counter combo but Kneereaper manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
Voronov closes the distance and clinches.
Voronov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kneereaper lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Voronov is pushing Kneereaper up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Voronov scores with a knee to the head.
Twisty Kneereaper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andrei Voronov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Andrei Voronov!

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