getting into the United States and was replaced by Taurean Bogguess. In turn, Bogguess withdrew during the fight week and was replaced by Cliff Wright. Knight won the bout via second-round submission. On May 29, 2021, it was announced that Knight is scheduled to headline the inaugural event of Jorge Masvidal's Gamebred Fighting Championship against Charles Bennett on June 18, 2021. The bout had typical mixed martial arts rules, but was contested without gloves. Knight was knocked down early on, but went on to win the fight via rear-naked choke submission in round one. Following the successful bout in Gamebred FC, Knight signed with the Professional Fighters League and faced Bobby Moffett at PFL 9 on August 27, 2021. At weigh-ins, Moffett weighed in at 148.2 pounds, missing weight by 2.2 pounds. The bout proceeded at catchweight and Moffett was fined a percentage of his purse, which went to Knight. He lost the bout via unanimous decision. On May 19, 2022, Knight headlined Gulf Coast MMA 15 against Rey Trujillo. Knight defeated his opponent by a first round TKO. Bare knuckle boxing Following his UFC release, Knight signed a one-fight contract with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship. He faced Artem Lobov in the main event of Bare Knuckle FC 5 on April 6, 2019. Knight lost the bout and several of his teeth. Knight was expected to headline Bare Knuckle FC 7 on August 10, 2019 against Leonard Garcia. However on July 15, 2019, Knight revealed on his social media that he was forced to withdraw from the bout due to a rib injury. Knight defeated Artem Lobov in a rematch headlining Bare Knuckle FC 9 on November 16, 2019, earning the victory by TKO in the fifth round. Personal life In 2012, Knight was arrested and charged with grand larceny. Championships and accomplishments Mixed martial arts Ultimate Fighting Championship Fight of the Night (One time) vs. Jim Alers Performance of the Night (Two times) Atlas Fights Atlas Fights Featherweight Championship (One time) One successful title defense Interim Atlas Fights Featherweight Championship (One time) Mixed martial arts record |- |Win |align=center|23-7 |Rey Trujillo |TKO (punches) |Gulf Coast MMA 15 | |align=center|1 |align=center|2:05 |Biloxi, Mississippi, United States | |- |Loss |align=center|22–7 |Bobby Moffett |Decision (unanimous) |PFL 9 | |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Hollywood, Florida, United States | |- |Win |align=center|22–6 |Charles Bennett |Submission (rear-naked choke) |Gamebred Fighting Championships 1 | |align=center|1 |align=center|3:01 |Biloxi, Mississippi,