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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin BK (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jermaine Barksdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barksdale has chosen Ain't No Sunshine- DMX as his entrance music. 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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211 lbs
30 - 11 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Benjamin BK!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 11 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jermaine Barksdale!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BK looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've been hearing that BK has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Barksdale keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
BK working over Barksdale with some ground and pound. Barksdale looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
BK sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Barksdale defending well though.
Barksdale is trying is best to control the position here.
Barksdale tries to roll over but BK keeps him under control.
Barksdale is positioning himself well to prevent BK advancing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barksdale won't allow BK to pass to mount.
BK prevents Barksdale from improving his position.
Barksdale trying to get back to full guard but BK takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
BK lands a nice shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barksdale wants to hold on but BK pushes him away.
BK punishing his opponent with strikes.
Barksdale holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as BK tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
BK is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Barksdale can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Barksdale regains half guard.
BK not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
BK prevents Barksdale from standing back up.
BK 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.
Barksdale is pressing down on BK's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
BK throwing strikes from guard but Barksdale blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BK is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Barksdale keeping moving, preventing BK from controlling successfully.
BK throws a big elbow that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barksdale trying to control the position here.
Barksdale avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barksdale trying to keep a closed guard but BK is proving a slippery customer.
BK distracts Barksdale with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
BK wants to control from the top but Barksdale keeps moving.
Barksdale is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale trying to keep a closed guard but BK is proving a slippery customer.
BK with a flurry of punches that miss.
BK won't allow Barksdale to sweep him here.
Barksdale trying to control the position.
Barksdale wants to improve his position but instead BK has moved into half guard.
Barksdale is trying to maintain the position but BK is very close to passing his half guard.
BK is looking to advance position but Barksdale won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
BK wants to control but Barksdale is keeping him busy.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
BK throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Barksdale moves into full guard.
BK lands a couple of elbows.
Barksdale keeping moving, preventing BK from controlling successfully.
Barksdale wants to get back to his feet but BK is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
BK with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Barksdale wants to get back to his feet but BK is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin BK dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Barksdale throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barksdale takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Barksdale's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Barksdale duly obliges.
Barksdale throws a quick head kick that skims the top of BK's head.
Barksdale connects with a solid leg kick.
BK pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barksdale throws a leg kick but BK checks it.
Nice body punch from BK.
BK is looking to slow Barksdale down with leg kicks.
A big right from Barksdale misses.
Barksdale fakes a jab and throws a low kick but BK checks it well.
BK is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barksdale can do to turn this around?
Barksdale takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barksdale uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from BK.
Barksdale looks to land a left hand but BK moved out of range nicely.
BK attempts a counter takedown but Barksdale avoids it well and moves away.
BK looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
BK throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barksdale throws a jab but it's blocked by BK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barksdale tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
BK avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Barksdale misses with a straight left.
BK lands with a nice body punch.
BK getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
BK misses with a looping left.
Barksdale tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barksdale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
BK fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barksdale has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
BK doesn't manage to clinch there - Barksdale circles away.
Barksdale raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
BK throws a nice outside leg kick.
BK lands with a thumping leg kick.
BK misses with a looping right.
Barksdale misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
BK clinches up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from BK.
Barksdale struggles to land a body shot inside as BK controls his hands.
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!
Barksdale takes a shot to the head.
Barksdale is breathing heavily.
BK stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
BK content to slow the pace in the clinch.
BK is trying to trip Barksdale. He has hold of a leg but Barksdale is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. BK persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
BK wants to control from the top but Barksdale keeps moving.
BK is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
BK stays in close to Barksdale's body and controls the position.
Barksdale wants to control but BK passes easily into half guard.
BK is nestled in close to Barksdale, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BK throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. BK lands a nice short elbow.
BK landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Barksdale kicks off BK and gets to his feet.
BK decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
BK working the head and body with strikes.
BK not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barksdale wants to control but BK is keeping busy.
BK lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Barksdale is rocked!
Barksdale on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Barksdale is still in real trouble! Can BK finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BK is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Barksdale wants to get back to his feet.
Barksdale is trying to defend against the ground and pound but BK scores with a couple of nice shots.
BK lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Barksdale quite badly. Barksdale pulls BK in close trying to recover. BK postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Barksdale on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Barksdale doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benjamin BK!
A victorious Benjamin BK thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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