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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grant Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Benoit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Grant Daniels!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Benoit!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Columbo Gatti and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Daniels wants it to stay on the feet.
Benoit misses with a takedown attempt - Daniels sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Benoit shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Daniels sprawls well. Daniels wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Benoit gets slowly back to his feet.
Grant Daniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Benoit.
Benoit looks gassed!
Benoit throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Daniels counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Daniels shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Daniels showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benoit won't allow Daniels to pass to mount.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Benoit has eaten all the pies!
Daniels thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Daniels takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Daniels thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Benoit's head.
Daniels is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Benoit trying to control but Daniels postures up.
Daniels lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Benoit is trying to maintain the position but Daniels is very close to passing his half guard.
Daniels content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Daniels lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benoit is looking for a sweep. Daniels is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Daniels drops an elbow to the side of Benoit's head.
Benoit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Benoit looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels content to control rather than advance.
Daniels tries to pass to full mount but Benoit defends it.
Benoit is trying to stand.
Benoit is refusing to be controlled, as Daniels sits in half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Grant Daniels.
Daniels misses with a takedown attempt - Benoit sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Benoit forces Daniels back against the cage and clinches.
Daniels breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Benoit wants to clinch but Daniels slips to the side
and Daniels counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Benoit changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Daniels fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Benoit shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Benoit throws a leg kick that misses.
Daniels tries to score a power double leg takedown but Benoit sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Daniels somewhat.
Benoit tries to score a power double leg takedown but Daniels sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Benoit somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Daniels dominated that round.
That's time! Daniels's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Benoit keeps the fight on the outside.
Daniels throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Daniels fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Daniels. No joy for Benoit on that attempt.
Benoit rushes Daniels and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benoit tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Daniels smiles and moves away.
Daniels gets a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Benoit breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benoit walks forward, straight into a front kick from Daniels.
Benoit tries for a takedown but Daniels sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Grant Daniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Benoit.
Daniels looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Benoit is fending him off so far but Daniels persists. Nope, Benoit circles away and we're back to standing.
Grant Daniels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Daniels tries to clinch but Benoit is having none of it.
Benoit has taken the fight to the clinch.
Daniels escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Daniels blocks a head kick by Benoit.
Benoit fails with a takedown attempt.
Benoit closes the distance but Daniels moves to the side
and Daniels counters with a takedown into side control.
Daniels has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benoit closes the distance looking to clinch
and Daniels moves into the clinch.
Benoit tries to pull guard but Daniels won't allow it.
Benoit can't break the clinch.
Benoit has had enough of the clinch but Daniels keeps him there for the moment.
Daniels prevents Benoit from breaking the clinch.
Nice body punch from Benoit.
Daniels tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Benoit wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Benoit controlling the action here for a moment.
Daniels goes for a takedown in the clinch but Benoit prevents it.
Benoit has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels jumps guard and drags Benoit to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Daniels keeping full guard, as Benoit tries to pass.
Benoit trying to control but Daniels is working from the bottom.
Daniels will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Benoit is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Benoit trying to stand up but can't free himself from Daniels's guard.
Daniels not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Benoit content to stall in guard here.
Chris Benoit has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Benoit shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Daniels pinned against the cage. Daniels gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Daniels wants to clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Daniels checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Daniels dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Benoit fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Daniels avoids it really well and circles away.
Benoit checks the leg kick.
Daniels works over Benoit's head and body with a nice combination.
Daniels looks for a takedown but Benoit sprawls well.
Benoit misses with a takedown attempt - Daniels sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Daniels shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Daniels is stalling here. Benoit is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Daniels seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Benoit has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels is not content to let Benoit control the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Benoit.
Daniels defending against the ground and pound.
Benoit decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Benoit is looking to clinch but Daniels is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Daniels scores with a jab to the head.
Benoit looks for a takedown but Daniels sprawls well.
Grant Daniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Benoit.
No joy there for Daniels, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Benoit shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Benoit fails with a takedown attempt.
Daniels avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Benoit tries to clinch but Daniels is having none of it.
Benoit shoots in for a takedown but Daniels shows good takedown defense.
Daniels shoots in for a takedown but Benoit shows good takedown defense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels clinches up against the cage.
Daniels breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Benoit throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Daniels moves into the clinch.
Benoit has picked Daniels up - he's going for a ride! Benoit dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Daniels is looking to control Benoit's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Daniels avoid being mounted?
Benoit with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Daniels is looking to improve his position.
Benoit throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benoit looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Benoit sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Daniels defending well though.
Benoit is pressing down on Daniels's thigh, looking to free his foot. Daniels is holding on for now.
Daniels has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Benoit is working away from the top position though.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Some bone on bone action there as Daniels checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Daniels tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Benoit paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Grant Daniels did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Benoit misses with a low kick.
Benoit has taken the fight to the clinch.
Daniels ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Daniels no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Daniels throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Daniels tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Benoit content to stall in guard here.
Benoit trying to control but Daniels is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Daniels not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Chris Benoit wasn't active enough on the ground.
Benoit looks for a takedown but Daniels sprawls well.
Benoit darts in trying to clinch
and Daniels cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Benoit circles away from the clinch attempt
and Benoit counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Benoit trying to control but Daniels is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Benoit won't allow Daniels to get back to his feet.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Chris Benoit wasn't active enough on the ground.
Daniels scores with a decent looking hook.
Daniels will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Daniels tries to clinch up
and Benoit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Benoit shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Daniels as he avoids it easily.
Benoit swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Daniels connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels throws a low kick but Benoit avoids it.
Benoit gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Benoit is trying to drag Daniels to the mat but Daniels just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Grant Daniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Benoit.
Benoit trying to land knees to the body.
Benoit tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Daniels smiles and moves away.
Benoit wants to clinch
and Daniels counters with a one-two to the body.
Daniels misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Daniels shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Benoit as he jumps to the side.
Benoit shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benoit has closed the distance and engaged Daniels in a clinch.
Benoit jumps guard but Daniels stands there with Benoit around his waist. Benoit gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Benoit manages to break the clinch.
Daniels jabs Benoit right on the nose. Benoit blinks but takes it well.
Benoit stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Benoit wants it to stay on the feet.
Benoit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Benoit.
Benoit throws a right hand that misses
and Daniels counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Daniels is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Daniels tries to score a body lock takedown but Benoit shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Benoit dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Daniels's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Benoit throws a head kick that misses.
Benoit fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Daniels avoids it really well and circles away.
Daniels clinches up with Benoit and pushes him back against the cage.
Daniels breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Daniels moves out of range of the body kick.
Benoit gets tackled into the cage by Daniels. Daniels maintains the clinch.
Daniels has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Benoit uses from the top position.
Grant Daniels overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Benoit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Daniels is keeping the position for now.
Benoit trying to control but Daniels is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Daniels controlling Benoit's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Chris Benoit.
Benoit misses with a takedown attempt
and Daniels counters by moving into the clinch.
Benoit tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Daniels smiles and moves away.
Grant Daniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Benoit.
Daniels misses with a takedown attempt - Benoit sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Daniels closes the distance but Benoit moves to the side
and Benoit counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels keeping moving, preventing Benoit from controlling successfully.
Benoit wants to stand but Daniels has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Daniels controls Benoit momentarily but Benoit frees himself.
Daniels looking for a sweep. Not yet Daniels, not yet.
Benoit gets to his feet. Daniels looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Daniels shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Benoit sprawls well. Benoit wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Daniels gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels leaves Benoit with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Daniels tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benoit was well out of range. Poor timing from Daniels.
Daniels falls off balance throwing a combination
and Benoit counters by clinching up.
Benoit breaks from the clinch.
Benoit tries to clinch
and Daniels counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Daniels tries to break free but Benoit pushes him back against the cage.
Benoit manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Benoit striking off his back but it's not causing Daniels any problems.
Benoit looking to control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Benoit can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Daniels stopping the sweep attempt from Benoit.
Benoit pulls Daniels in close to his closed guard and prevents Daniels from doing any damage or advancing position.
Daniels won't allow Benoit to sweep him here.
Chris Benoit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grant Daniels is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Daniels trying to control the position from guard on top but Benoit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Benoit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Daniels has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 48:47
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grant Daniels!
Grant Daniels is the new heavyweight champion!
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energy
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hype
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