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Event:
STRIKE! 22
Date: Jun 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Knapp lands a jab-cross combination.
Knapp looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A right-left combo lands from Knapp.
Murray lands a nice hook to Knapp's body. Knapp takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Knapp misses with a head kick.
Murray swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Murray.
Knapp misses with a left hand
and Knapp takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knapp misses with a few strikes there.
Murray moves forwards but Knapp connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knapp throws out a loose jab but Murray uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murray tries to score with a low kick but Knapp moves his leg out of the way.
Knapp raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Knapp lands with an overhand left.
Knapp throws out a loose jab but Murray uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knapp throws a sloppy head kick
and Murray counters with an inside leg kick.
Murray moves away from the strike by Knapp.
A big left from Knapp misses.
Murray moves away from the strike by Knapp.
Knapp throws a hook to the side of Murray's head but Murray sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Knapp scores with the left hand. Murray knows he should have avoided that one. #CL#
Murray clinches up with Knapp and pushes him back against the ropes.
Our sources have told us that Murray has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Murray scores a nice knee to the body.
Knapp looks winded!
Murray lands an elbow that stopped Knapp in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#It looks like Reagan Knapp has been cut.
Murray throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Murray unloads a knee to the mid-section. Knapp lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Murray lands an elbow inside.
Knees to the body from Murray.
Murray connects with a nasty looking knee right to Knapp's face.
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!
Knees in the clinch landing for Murray.
Murray comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Murray connects with a knee to the head.
#ROC#Knapp is rocked!
Murray lands an elbow just above Knapp 's eye.
Knapp is still on wobbly legs! Can Murray finish him?
Murray cracks Knapp on the bridge of the nose with a nasty looking elbow! Knapp crumples to the floor in pain, holding his face! It doesn't look like he's going to beat the count - he's out of it! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Elbows). Lee Murray!
A very excited looking Lee Murray made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
STRIKE! 20
Date: Jun 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Knapp swinging wildly here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Krajisnik.
Krajisnik avoids the head kick by Knapp.
Krajisnik showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Knapp.
Knapp needs to keep his hands up - Krajisnik had a free shot at his head there.
Knapp misses with an uppercut.
Krajisnik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knapp.
Knapp takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Krajisnik moves away from the strike by Knapp.
Knapp misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Knapp.
Krajisnik misses with a leg kick.
Knapp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Krajisnik misses with an attempted mid kick.
Krajisnik is looking to slow Knapp down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knapp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knapp tries to bum rush Krajisnik with a series of wild strikes but Krajisnik uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Krajisnik jabs at Knapp's body.
Krajisnik scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#ROC#Knapp is rocked!
That kick from Krajisnik tenderised Knapp's leg. Knapp is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Krajisnik instigates a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Krajisnik.
Knapp is still on wobbly legs! Can Krajisnik finish him?
A short right from Krajisnik.
Knapp looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Krajisnik working Knapp over with knees to the body.
Knapp looks winded!#BC#
Krajisnik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reagan Knapp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krajisnik ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Knapp out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nedjeljko Krajisnik!
After the big win, Nedjeljko Krajisnik made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Wrestler Wayfare and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
STRIKE! 17
Date: May 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Ahai connects with a body shot.
Knapp looks winded!
Knapp with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ahai to score with a decent uppercut.
That kick from Ahai tenderised Knapp's leg. Knapp is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ahai cracks Knapp with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Azor Ahai!
Azor Ahai thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
STRIKE! 16
Date: May 19, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Ahai clinches with his opponent.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ahai takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ahai blocking some punches.
Ahai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knapp backwards. #CUT#It looks like Reagan Knapp has been cut.
Ahai pushes Knapp back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Ahai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knapp misses with a lunging right hand
and Ahai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knapp throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ahai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Ahai tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahai cracks Knapp with a good jab.#ROC#Knapp is rocked!
Ahai lands a nice looking body shot.
Knapp is still on wobbly legs! Can Ahai finish him?
Knapp looks winded!
Knapp misses with an uppercut
and Ahai counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Knapp out cold! What a finish! Ahai is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Azor Ahai!
A victorious Azor Ahai thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
STRIKE! 13
Date: May 04, 2024 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Knapp.
Knapp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knapp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Schultz misses with a double jab.
Knapp looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Knapp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Schultz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Schultz. Those never looked like landing.
A jab lands there for Schultz.
Schultz avoids the head kick by Knapp.
Knapp throws a head kick that Schultz semi-blocks.
Knapp tries a head kick but it misses.
Knapp keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knapp has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Knapp there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schultz lands with a right hand.
Knapp uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Schultz.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Knapp throws a lazy head kick
and Schultz counters with a low kick, right behind Knapp 's knee.
A nice leg kick lands there from Schultz.
Schultz blocks a head kick by Knapp.
Schultz half committed to a counter leg kick.
Schultz thumps Knapp with a low kick.
Knapp throws a head kick that misses.
Schultz blocks a head kick by Knapp.
#T1#
Knapp misses with a head kick.
Schultz scores with a body shot.
Schultz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Knapp looks winded!
Schultz scores with a big combo that sends Knapp crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but the referee has seen enough as Knapp flops around uncontrollably and he's called an end to the fight! Schultz jumps onto the ropes and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Gross.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dutch Schultz!
Dutch Schultz seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
STRIKE! 11
Date: Apr 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Knapp throws a head kick that misses.
Knapp misses with a body shot.
Chai lands a body shot.
Chai throws out a powerful jab.
Knapp misses with a looping right.
Knapp takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice body kick there by Chai.
Knapp throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knapp swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Knapp takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Knapp throws a jab but it's blocked by Chai.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Knapp waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chai.
Chai half committed to a counter leg kick.
Chai scores with a decent looking hook.
Chai with a hook.
Chai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chai feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Knapps jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#ROC#Knapp is rocked!
Chai works Knapp's body with a nice hook.
Knapp is still on wobbly legs! Can Chai finish him?
Knapp looks winded!
Chai grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Knapp takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Chai cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tomahawk Chai!
After winning the bout, Tomahawk Chai thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
STRIKE! - MMA 6
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Knapp connects with an inside leg kick.
Andersen shoots and misses
and Andersen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knapp smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Andersen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Knapp defends it nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Knapp.
Good standup being displayed there by Knapp as he connects with a hook.
Jab, jab by Knapp - just one landing. #CL#
Andersen darts in and clinches Knapp up against the cage.#TD#
Andersen jumps into guard, dragging Knapp to the mat.
Andersen pulls Knapp in to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andersen 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.
Andersen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Knapp looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Andersen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Andersen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Andersen wants to pass the guard but Knapp is keeping the position.#SUB#
Andersen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Andersen passes Knapp's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Knapp is defending against the submission attempts here by Andersen.
Knapp really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Andersen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Andersen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Andersen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Knapp knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Andersen is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3#
Knapp tries to kick Andersen off but Andersen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Andersen wants to free his trapped foot but Knapp is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Andersen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Andersen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Andersen is looking for a kimura but Knapp is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Andersen to get the leverage. #T4##SUB#
Andersen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Knapp defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Andersen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Andersen is working for a kimura but Knapp is defending it quite comfortably.
Andersen prevents Knapp from standing back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gauge Andersen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Andersen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gauge Andersen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Knapp gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Andersen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Andersen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Andersen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knapp can do to turn this around?
Knapp is looking to stand up but Andersen isn't so interested in that idea.
Andersen passes into half guard. #SUB#
Andersen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Andersen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Knapp doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Andersen. #T1##SUB#
Knapp is defending against the submission attempts here by Andersen.
We've been hearing that Andersen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Andersen is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Knapp is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gauge Andersen!
A victorious Gauge Andersen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
STRIKE! - MMA 4
Date: Mar 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Hampton moves away from the strike by Knapp.
Knapp slips under a jab.
Hampton throws a lazy right hand but Knapp sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hampton defending well as Knapp loads up on a big left hand.
Knapp throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hampton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hampton misses with a right hand
and Knapp makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hampton really felt that one!
Hampton throws out a loose jab but Knapp uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knapp slips under a jab.
Knapp appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hampton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Knapp throws a head kick that misses.
Hampton misses with an uppercut
and Knapp counters with a good low kick that Hampton was not able to check.
Knapp scores with a head kick.
Knapp throws a hook but Hampton avoids it easily.
Knapp moves out of range of the strikes.
Knapp falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Hampton counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knapp swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hampton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good shot there by Knapp.
Knapp looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hampton jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Hampton throws a jab but it's blocked by Knapp.
Hampton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knapp.
Knapp throws a hook but Hampton avoids it easily.
Hampton loads up on a big right hand but Knapp slips the punch.
Hampton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheers as Knapp lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hampton doesn't seem phased though.
Hampton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hampton's corner calls for a 1-2. Hampton obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hampton misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Hampton misses the target.
Knapp throws a body punch but Hampton moves out of range.
Hampton throws a lazy right hand but Knapp sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knapp throws out a counter right but Hampton avoids it with no problem.
Knapp takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Knapp misses with a body kick.
Knapp thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hampton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hampton missing with a left hand there. Knapp was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hampton misses with a looping left.
Knapp keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hampton.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knapp misses with a two punch combination.
#T2#
Knapp fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hampton lands a jab to Knapp's midsection.
Knapp scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A leg kick checked by Hampton.
Hampton throws the left hand but Knapp avoids the punch easily.
Knapp clobbers Hampton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Knapp displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hampton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hampton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knapp.
Hampton looks to land a left hand but Knapp moved out of range nicely.
Hampton scores with the left hand. Knapp knows he should have avoided that one.
Knapp pushes Hampton away with a front kick.
Knapp looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A big right from Hampton misses.
Knapp pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knapp pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hampton scores with a sloppy right hand. Knapp should have avoided that one.
Knapp scores with a decent looking hook.
Knapp avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3#
Knapp buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hampton looks to throw the jab but Knapp is out of range.
Hampton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hampton throws a hook to the side of Knapp's head but Knapp sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knapp misses with a straight left.
Hampton looks to land a left hand but Knapp moved out of range nicely.
Hampton looks to land a right hand but Knapp moved out of range.
Hampton is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Knapp throws a body punch but Hampton moves out of range.
Hampton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Knapp is looking to slow Hampton down with leg kicks.
Nice defenses there by Hampton.
Knapp is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hampton misses with a wild combination.
Hampton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Hampton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
A low kick lands for Knapp.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crunch! Knapp slams his shin into Hampton's torso.
Hampton drops Knapp with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Knapp! Hampton dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darwin Hampton!
A relieved looking Darwin Hampton thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
STRIKE! 5
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Knapp tries to keep at a distance but Combs has taken the fight into the clinch.
Knapp can't break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Combs.
Knapp is trying to break the clinch but Combs is controlling him.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Combs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knapp wants to get back to striking at distance but Combs won't allow it.
A hook to the body from Combs.
Combs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Knapp backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Combs.
Knapp looks winded!
Combs scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Combs.
Combs digs a right hand underneath Knapp's ribcage. Knapp let out a lung full of air as it connected.
I was talking to Combs's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Combs scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
Combs cracks Knapp with a nice body shot.
Combs presses Knapp against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good body shot from Combs.
Combs is leaning against Knapp and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Combs.
Combs lands a left hand.
A short body shot lands from Combs as the two fighters clinch.
#BC#
Combs breaks from the clinch.
Combs cracks Knapp with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Derek Combs!
After winning the bout, Derek Combs thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
STRIKE! - MMA
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Dissonya misses with a head kick.
Dissonya checks the leg kick nicely there.
#KD2#
Knapp lands a big head kick that sends Dissonya tumbling to the mat! Knapp takes a step backwards and waves Dissonya back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Enders Dissonya has been cut.
Decent striking displayed by Knapp there.#ROC2#Dissonya is rocked!
Knapp misses with a straight right.
Oh Dissonya is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dissonya just misses with a punch to the body.
Dissonya seems to have got his legs back now.
Dissonya throws a leg kick
and Knapp counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dissonya lands with a shot to the body.
Dissonya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knapp tries a quick counter leg kick but Dissonya is wise to it.
Dissonya connects with a leg kick.
Dissonya takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dissonya.
Dissonya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dissonya lands a right hook to the body.
Knapp jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dissonya half committed to a counter leg kick.
Knapp jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Knapp looks to land a left hand but Dissonya moved out of range nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dissonya scores with a hook to the body. Knapp takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dissonya lands a high kick!
Knapp scores with a nice right hand.
#T1#
Dissonya throws a low kick, looking for Knapp's leg but Knapp calmly moves out of range.
Knapp clobbers Dissonya with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Knapp misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Knapp works the jab nicely.
Knapp fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Dissonya to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Dissonya looks to clinch but Knapp throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Dissonya taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Reagan Knapp!
After winning the bout, Reagan Knapp thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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