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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gargantuan King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uncle Benjen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gargantuan King could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Uncle Benjen's chin.
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278 lbs
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230 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gargantuan King!
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, Uncle Benjen!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benjen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but King avoids it really well and circles away.
Benjen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
King leaves Benjen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gargantuan King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uncle Benjen.
King shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Benjen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benjen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
King wants to clinch but Benjen slips to the side
and Benjen moves into the clinch.
Benjen is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. King can't fight it off and eventually Benjen manages to take the fight to the floor. King looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
King keeping moving, preventing Benjen from controlling successfully.
King on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if King tries to get out of the position.
Benjen throws a big elbow that misses.
King working a defensive guard here.
Benjen looking to pass the guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King keeping full guard, as Benjen tries to pass.
Benjen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
King working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Benjen has passed into half guard!
Benjen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
King keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Benjen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Benjen looking for a guillotine from mount but King is having none of it.
Benjen landing punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benjen with shots to the head and body - King looks very uncomfortable down there.
King sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Benjen is nestled in close to King, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
King gets back to full guard.
Benjen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Benjen works over King with some ground and pound from guard.
Benjen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Benjen in side control lands a decent elbow.
Benjen wants to control but King is keeping him busy.
King can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King is not content to let Benjen control the position.
King wants to control but Benjen postures up.
King is not content to let Benjen control the position.
King stops Benjen from passing to mount.
Benjen wants to control but King is keeping him busy.
Benjen tries to move into full mount but can't pass King's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Benjen scores with punches from side control.
Benjen working away.
King is looking for a sweep.
Benjen scoring with punches and elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
King tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benjen working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
King manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
King is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Benjen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
King could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
King tries to stand but Benjen is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uncle Benjen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
King tried to score with a low kick but Benjen checks it.
Benjen scores with a takedown into King's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King controls Benjen momentarily but Benjen frees himself.
King is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
King has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Benjen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Benjen connects with a couple of short punches.
Benjen is pushing down on King's leg trying to pass to half guard. King is fighting to maintain full guard but Benjen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Benjen working over King with some ground and pound. King looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benjen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but King does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
King looking for submissions off his back.
King has hold of Benjen's hands but Benjen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Uncle Benjen has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benjen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, King has managed to free his arm - good work.
King looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
King wants to control but Benjen is keeping busy.
King tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Benjen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Benjen wants to pass to mount but King is defending the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Benjen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, King has managed to free his arm - good work.
King tries to get to full guard but Benjen has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benjen is looking to advance position but King won't allow it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Benjen lands a nice short elbow.
Benjen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benjen is keen to just control but King is a slippery customer.
King is looking to improve his position.
King taking some punishment here, with Benjen in his half guard.
King actively working from the bottom here.
Benjen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Benjen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so King is just riding it out for now. Benjen eventually gives up the hold.
Benjen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King trying to control from the bottom.
Benjen trying to control the action but King is working from the bottom.
King makes his way to full guard. A much better position for King.
King looking for a guillotine here but Benjen defends easily.
Benjen wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Benjen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Benjen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
King 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.
King has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Benjen is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for King.
Benjen cracks King with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Benjen scores with punches from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
King is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
King wants to improve his position but Benjen is controlling well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
King is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Benjen pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uncle Benjen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A head kick misses from Benjen.
King closes the distance and clinches up with Benjen, looking for a takedown. King pushes Benjen against the cage but Benjen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Benjen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
King throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Benjen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Benjen looking to pass the guard.
King has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Benjen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Benjen works over King with some ground and pound from guard.
Benjen trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
King has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Benjen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King keeping moving, preventing Benjen from controlling successfully.
Benjen passes King's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Still in half guard, Benjen seems content to control.
Benjen passes to side control.
King tries to bench press Benjen off him but Benjen keeps the position.
Benjen tries to advance to mount but King denies him.
King is looking for a sweep.
Benjen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Benjen lands a nice forearm strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benjen in side control lands a decent elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benjen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by King, who protects the arm well.
King taking punishment in the form of punches.
King throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
King is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Benjen off and has taken his back!
You can see the frustration on Benjen's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
King is landing with strikes. Benjen can't take much more of this.
Benjen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Benjen looking for submissions off his back.
Benjen is looking for a sweep. King is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Benjen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
King wants to work for an arm triangle but Benjen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
King wants to work for an arm triangle but Benjen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
King 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.
King is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benjen wants to control but King is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Benjen manages to get to full guard.
Benjen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. King is aware though and is defending well.
King in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Benjen wants to sweep here but King controlling him for the moment.
King trying to control but Benjen is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benjen wants to sweep here but King controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Uncle Benjen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Benjen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uncle Benjen!
Our winner, Uncle Benjen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
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