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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Knope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Lesner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lesner has chosen down with the sickness as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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198 cm
24
250 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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192 cm
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248 lbs
17 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Knope! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brock Lesner! The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Knope scores with a sloppy right hand. Lesner should have avoided that one.
It looks like Brock Lesner has been cut. Knope closes the distance and clinches. Lesner has Knope pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Knope manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Knope tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lesner's elbow. Knope lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Lesner looks winded! Knope works on Lesner's body with a couple of short punches. Knope digs a right hand into Lesner's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lesner's gas tank. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lesner 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. Knope gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lesner.
Knope effectively controlling the action here. Knope lands a body punch in the clinch. Knope lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knope lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lesner backwards. Knope is struggling to control the position. Knope lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Knope.
Knees in the clinch landing for Knope.
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! A short right from Knope. A hook to the body from Knope.
Knope stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Knope lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lesner. Knope lands an elbow that stopped Lesner in his tracks for a moment. Lesner tries for a takedown but Knope manages to get underhooks.
Ben Knope has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Lesner. Knope lands a hook to the side of the head. Knope misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Knope.
Knope tries a body shot but Lesner blocks it.
The referee calls for Knope to work.
Knope pushes Lesner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Knope leaning against his opponent.
Knope lands a damaging elbow. Knope lands a body shot in the clinch.
Knope stalling against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Knope.
Knope lands an elbow inside. Still in the clinch, Knope scores with a nice short uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Knope effectively controlling the action here. Lesner prevents a body shot from Knope.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Knope lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knope lands a body punch. Knope scores with a nice hook to the head. Knope throws a big uppercut that drops Lesner! More strikes from Knope and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Lesner lies dazed against the cage as Knope celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Knope! Ben Knope thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
57% |
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