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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sincere Stewart (ranked 4167 p4p, 4092 weight class) and Benson Hedges (ranked 0 p4p, 393 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sincere Stewart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Benson Hedges!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hedges pushes Stewart up against the cage in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Hedges as the two fighters clinch.
Hedges should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Stalling in the clinch from Hedges.
A body shot lands from Hedges.
Nice body punch from Hedges - that landed with a thud.
A short left from Hedges.
Stewart tries to throw a body punch but Hedges avoids it by throwing Stewart back against the cage.
Stewart tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Hedges.
Stewart misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Hedges.
Hedges lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hedges lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedges tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stewart's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hedges scores with a shoulder strike.
Stewart's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hedges lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stewart backwards.
Stewart misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hedges.
Hedges lands a shot to the body.
Stewart misses with a punch on the inside.
Stewart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stewart tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hedges's elbow.
Hedges lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hedges has a couple of punches blocked by Stewart.
Hedges scores with a shoulder strike.
Hedges lands with a short shot to the head.
Stewart really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A short right from Hedges.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hedges lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stewart doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hedges blocks a body shot from Stewart.
Hedges lands a shoulder strike.
Stewart tries to work over Hedges's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hedges lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hedges lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hedges will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stewart up against the cage.
Stewart doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hedges scores with a hook to the body.
Hedges blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hedges lands a left hand.
Hedges lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stewart backwards.
Stewart swings wildly with an uppercut but Hedges uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hedges blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stewart tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hedges's elbow.
Stewart blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Hedges.
Still in the clinch, Hedges scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stewart swings wildly with an uppercut but Hedges uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hedges lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stewart or not.
Hedges lands a nice uppercut.
Hedges lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stewart backwards.
Stewart is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hedges lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hedges makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hedges works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stewart misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hedges.
Stewart's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stewart can't find room to land a body shot as Hedges controls the action.
Stewart misses with a short punch on the inside.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Hedges has eaten all the pies!
Hedges scores with a hook to the body.
Stewart misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Hedges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hedges lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hedges lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hedges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hedges.
Hedges lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hedges lands with a light punch inside.
Stewart trying to stall but Hedges improves his position.
Hedges lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hedges is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hedges takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Stewart blocks an uppercut.
Stewart trying to stall but Hedges improves his position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hedges.
A head punch on the inside from Hedges fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benson Hedges dominated that round.
That's time! Stewart's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stewart misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hedges.
Hedges has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stewart jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hedges takes the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hedges digs a right hand underneath Stewart's ribcage. Stewart let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hedges.
A left hand lands to the body for Hedges.
Hedges stalling.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hedges scores with a shot to the side of Stewart's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedges working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right handed body shot lands from Hedges.
Stewart misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hedges swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hedges blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hedges misses with the head strike.
Hedges lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hedges lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hedges lands a hook that snaps the head of Stewart backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Hedges.
Hedges lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stewart can't find room to land a body shot as Hedges controls the action.
A short uppercut from Hedges.
Stewart blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hedges can't find room to land a body shot as Stewart controls the action.
Hedges stalling.
Hedges swings wildly with an uppercut but Stewart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hedges lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Benson Hedges seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hedges stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hedges is leaning against Stewart and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hedges lands a hook that snaps the head of Stewart backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stewart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hedges pushes Stewart back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stewart misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Hedges.
Hedges lands with a light punch inside.
Hedges tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hedges scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stewart tries to throw a body punch but Hedges avoids it by throwing Stewart back against the cage.
Hedges scores with a shot to the side of Stewart's head.
A right hook to the body lands for Hedges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hedges.
Stewart misses with some punches.
Hedges lands a hook that snaps the head of Stewart backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hedges is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hedges working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hedges taking a breather.
Hedges misses with the head strike.
Stewart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stewart swings wildly with an uppercut but Hedges uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stewart working aggressively here.
Hedges blocks an uppercut.
Stewart misses with some punches.
Hedges lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hedges is leaning against Stewart and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hedges lands a right hand.
Hedges misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hedges lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stewart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hedges working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hedges.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hedges - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hedges scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hedges.
Hedges avoiding damage.
Hedges lands a left hand.
Stalling in the clinch from Hedges.
Stewart takes a shot to the head.
Hedges lands a right hand.
Hedges is leaning against Stewart and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stewart tries to work over Hedges's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hedges lands a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benson Hedges showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Stewart tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hedges is able to avoid easily.
Hedges clinches up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Hedges.
A head punch on the inside from Hedges fails to land.
Stewart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stewart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Hedges fails to land.
Hedges lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stewart.
Hedges can't find room to land a body shot as Stewart controls the action.
Stewart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hedges scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hedges.
Hedges can't find room to land a body shot as Stewart controls the action.
A short uppercut from Hedges.
Hedges misses with some punches.
Hedges lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hedges blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hedges.
Hedges lands a hook that snaps the head of Stewart backwards.
Hedges will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stewart up against the cage.
Hedges lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stewart backwards.
Hedges scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hedges works on Stewart's body with a couple of short punches.
Stewart lands with a light punch inside.
It looks like Benson Hedges has been cut.
Stewart takes a shot to the head.
Hedges working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hedges lands with a left to the head.
Hedges lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hedges.
Hedges lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stewart swings wildly with an uppercut but Hedges uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hedges has a couple of punches blocked by Stewart.
Hedges slows down the pace here.
Hedges lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stewart backwards.
Hedges scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stewart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stewart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hedges lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hand to the body from Hedges.
Stewart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Hedges.
Stewart letting Hedges take a breather here.
Hedges lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hedges misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hedges fails to land.
Hedges lands a nice uppercut.
Hedges lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hedges pushes Stewart back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stewart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hedges tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stewart's elbow.
Hedges pushes Stewart back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stewart tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hedges lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stewart takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stewart.
Hedges lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stewart backwards.
Hedges blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hedges scores with a shoulder strike.
Hedges is stalling here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart tries a body shot but Hedges blocks it.
A hook to the body from Hedges.
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!
Stewart misses with the head strike.
Hedges makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hedges blocks an uppercut.
Hedges stalls.
Hedges working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stewart misses with the head strike.
Hedges leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hedges misses with some punches.
Hedges will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stewart up against the cage.
Sincere Stewart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benson Hedges is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hedges lands a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benson Hedges comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hedges 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benson Hedges!
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