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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Koen Kingston (ranked 1009 p4p, 2382 weight class) and Ezekiel Benton (ranked 123 p4p, 268 weight class). Koen Kingston has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Koen Kingston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ezekiel Benton!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Viktor Lagutenko and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kingston lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Kingston on the inside.
Benton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kingston smiles and moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kingston, as that shot connected.
It looks like Ezekiel Benton has been cut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Benton 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.
Benton takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kingston has Benton pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kingston pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Benton tumbling to the mat - Kingston dives into Benton's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kingston gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benton is trying to control the position but Kingston postures up.
Kingston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kingston controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Benton keeping full guard, as Kingston tries to pass.
Kingston sitting in guard here, content to control.
Benton has his foot on Kingston's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kingston works his way back into a safe position though.
Benton controls Kingston momentarily but Kingston frees himself.
Kingston knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Benton on the ground.
Kingston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Benton is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Benton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kingston preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kingston content to stall in guard here.
Kingston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Benton is keeping the position for now.
Kingston stops Benton from standing up.
Benton keeping full guard, as Kingston tries to pass.
Kingston trying to control the position from guard on top but Benton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benton looking for a sweep. Not yet Benton, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingston sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Benton tries to keep at a distance but Kingston has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kingston lands a shoulder strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kingston lands a right hand.
Kingston stalling the fight.
Kingston lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Benton backwards.
Benton jumps guard but Kingston turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kingston lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Kingston.
Kingston lands with a right to the head.
Kingston taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingston ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kingston no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kingston looking to control.
Benton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kingston looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Benton stopping the sweep attempt from Kingston.
Benton trying to control the position from guard on top but Kingston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kingston is keeping the position for now.
Benton trying to control the position from guard on top but Kingston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kingston is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benton pushing down on Kingston's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kingston keeping hold of Benton's head, controlling as best he can.
Benton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koen Kingston dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ezekiel Benton's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kingston stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kingston lands a big head kick that sends Benton tumbling to the mat! Kingston takes a step backwards and waves Benton back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Benton is rocked!
Kingston shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Benton takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Kingston sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Benton bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Koen Kingston!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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