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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Menace Defoe (ranked 6 p4p, 2 weight class) and Benjamin BK (ranked 49 p4p, 7 weight class). Defoe comes to the cage accompanied by Bodies. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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188 cm
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213 lbs
25 - 4 - 0 |
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191 cm
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221 lbs
29 - 14 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
25 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Menace Defoe! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
29 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Benjamin BK! The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Defoe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by BK. BK throws a poor cross that misses
and Defoe counters with a good low kick that BK was not able to check. BK slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. A decent looking body kick lands there for BK. Defoe on the wrong end of a nice hook. BK slips under a jab. An inside leg kick from BK misses. BK has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Defoe checks a leg kick. Defoe swings for the body but BK moves out of range.
BK fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Defoe. BK throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Defoe. A swing and a miss from BK. A telegraphed right hand from BK misses the target. Defoe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Defoe throws a head kick that misses. BK throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Defoe sees it coming and avoids it easily. Defoe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. BK is looking to land body kicks. Benjamin BK seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Defoe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from BK.
That's one minute gone in the round. BK dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Menace Defoe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. BK misses with a wild body shot. We've been told by Defoe's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. BK bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Defoe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Defoe cracks the inside of BK's front leg. BK fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Defoe manages to avoid it. BK loads up on a big right hand but Defoe slips the punch. Defoe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Defoe throws a lazy right hand but BK sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Defoe throws the kick towards the body but BK avoids it. BK closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Defoe takes a swing at BK's ribcage but misses. Defoe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. BK uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Defoe.
Defoe clinches up with BK and pushes him back against the cage. BK misses with some punches.
BK can't get the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. BK goes for a takedown in the clinch but Defoe prevents it.
BK gets through Defoe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. BK lands with a short head shot on the inside. BK misses with a punch on the inside.
Defoe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
BK blocking some punches.
BK works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
BK has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Defoe clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Defoe manages to stand up with BK still on his back. Eventually BK drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position. A slapping leg kick lands for BK.
A left and a right from Defoe both land. Nice combination. Defoe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from BK lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Defoe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Defoe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Defoe lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Defoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from BK.
A bone on bone clash there as BK blocks the leg kick.
BK tries a low kick but Defoe avoids it. Defoe delivers a nice body kick. Defoe lands with a good body shot. Defoe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Defoe throws a body punch but BK moves out of range. Defoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by BK.
BK throws a push kick but Defoe slaps the foot to one side. BK lands a nice shot that snaps Defoe's head back.
BK thows a left - swing and a miss! BK lands with an uppercut that bounces Defoe off the cage and back into range. BK lands with a kick to the temple. Defoe shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" BK throws a chopping leg kick but Defoe manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Defoe moves out of range of the strikes. Defoe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. And BK tries to counter it with a takedown but Defoe pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's four minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! Defoe misses with a kick to the body.
BK throws a body punch but Defoe moves out of range. BK looks to score with a jab to the body but Defoe is just out of range. Defoe fires out a quick counter leg kick but BK just manages to avoid it. BK tries a head kick but it misses.
Defoe misses with a straight left. Defoe thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on BK if he has to take too many more of those.
BK looks winded! Defoe connects with a right hand. BK shakes it off. Defoe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Defoe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
BK drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Defoe defends it well. Defoe throws a shot from downtown. BK moves away and avoids it. Defoe scores with a sloppy right hand. BK should have avoided that one. Defoe pushes BK up against the cage in a clinch. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Defoe tries a body shot but BK blocks it.
Defoe scores with a shot to the side of BK's head. Defoe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
BK misses with a short punch on the inside. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Menace Defoe dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
BK avoids the body shot from Defoe.
Defoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily. BK scores with a sloppy right hand. Defoe should have avoided that one. Defoe throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. BK throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Defoe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. BK throws a lazy body kick and Defoe counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Defoe slaps away a takedown attempt from BK, before circling back to the center of the mat. Defoe throws a body kick that misses. Defoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from BK. BK misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice shot by Defoe. Defoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily. BK lands with a kick to the temple. Defoe shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" BK blocks the body kick.
BK connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Defoe avoids the body shot from BK.
BK throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Defoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but BK was well out of range. Poor timing from Defoe. BK moves away from the strike by Defoe. Defoe misses with a body kick. BK throws a jab when Defoe was well out of range. Defoe throws a quick counter kick to the body but BK avoids it. A chopping leg kick lands by Defoe. BK feints a jab promting Defoe to slip. BK then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Defoe slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Defoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but BK moves away. Menace Defoe is winning the standup battle so far. BK looks to land a left hand but Defoe moved out of range nicely. Defoe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Defoe tries to clinch but BK is having none of it. BK throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Nice shot by Defoe. BK misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Defoe.
Defoe slips a jab from BK.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! The crowd cheers as Defoe lands an impressive looking overhand right. BK doesn't seem phased though. A slapping body kick lands there for Defoe. BK is breathing heavily. Defoe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Defoe moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Donk. Defoe catches BK right on the button with a cross. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from BK lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Defoe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Defoe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Some wild striking there from BK.
Defoe lands a leg kick that knocks BK off balance momentarily. Defoe thumps BK with a low kick. BK throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Defoe tried to counter with a leg kick but BK avoided it. BK lands a nice looking body shot.
BK keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
BK takes one on the button. BK blocks the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Defoe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. BK wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Defoe throws a wild body kick that BK sees coming a mile off. Defoe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
BK moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. BK dives in for a single leg takedown but Defoe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. BK ducks under a wild hook from Defoe. BK thows a left - swing and a miss! BK tries a low kick but Defoe avoids it. Defoe lands a leg kick that knocks BK off balance momentarily. Defoe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. BK takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Defoe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck BK on the side of the head. Defoe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. BK's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Defoe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! BK scrambles back to his feet. Defoe thuds his shin into the meat of BK's side.
That's four minutes gone in the round. BK misses with a straight left. BK's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Defoe darts in and clinches BK up against the cage. BK working aggressively here.
Defoe tries a body shot but BK blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Defoe as the two fighters clinch.
Defoe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Defoe lands a body punch in the clinch. Defoe misses with a punch to the body.
Defoe lands a shoulder strike. BK takes a shot to the head. A body shot lands from Defoe.
BK takes a shot to the head. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Defoe lands an uppercut.
BK is rocked! Defoe digs a right hand into BK's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on BK's gas tank. Defoe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Defoe lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Menace Defoe dominated that second 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.
Defoe cracks BK with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! BK looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Defoe finish him?
BK is still on wobbly legs! Can Defoe finish him? Defoe throws a body punch but BK moves out of range. BK seems to have recovered his senses. BK misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Defoe walks into a straight right hand from BK. BK moves out of range of the body kick. Defoe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. BK feints and then cracks Defoe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Defoe down. 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! Defoe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Defoe with a nice cross. Defoe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on BK. That did some damage! Defoe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Defoe throws a shot from downtown. BK moves away and avoids it. BK on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
BK tries to land a front kick but Defoe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. BK takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Defoe connects with a leg kick. BK looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. BK takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Defoe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Defoe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. BK manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Defoe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed BK momentarily.
Defoe wants to clinch. And BK tries to counter it with a takedown but Defoe pushes his down on his head and steps out. BK lands a nice looking body shot.
Jab from BK. BK looking to land some kicks to the body here.
BK drops his hands momentarily and Defoe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Defoe throws a good cross that connects.
Defoe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that BK can do to turn this around? BK fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Defoe is out of range. Defoe tried to counter with a leg kick but BK avoided it. BK blocks a head kick by Defoe.
BK has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Defoe.
That's two minutes gone in the round. BK misses with a wild body shot. A big left from BK misses. Defoe throws a leg kick which misses BK's front leg but catches the back leg as BK tries to avoid it. Defoe is looking to land body kicks. Nice defenses there by Defoe. An attempted straight right counter from Defoe misses the target. Defoe wants to land a leg kick but BK is out of range. Defoe throws a series of punches but BK avoids them all with ease. 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! BK tries a head kick but it misses.
BK keeps the fight on the outside. You can see that BK has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks Defoe does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Defoe pushes BK up against the cage in a clinch. BK lands a left hand.
Defoe throws a punch but it's blocked by BK. BK throws a head punch that misses. A head punch blocked on the inside by Defoe. BK misses with a hook from the clinch. BK has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Defoe tries to work over BK's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. BK scores with a hook to the body. Defoe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with BK's elbow. Defoe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of BKs head. A right hook to the body lands for Defoe.
Defoe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Defoe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. BK can't find room to land a body shot as Defoe controls the action.
BK has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Defoe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Defoe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
BK has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Defoe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Defoe. Nice body punch from Defoe - that landed with a thud.
BK doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
BK tries for a takedown but Defoe manages to get underhooks.
Menace Defoe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benjamin BK. Defoe lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Defoe misses with a hook to the ribs.
BK swings away with an uppercut that misses.
BK blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from BK fails to land. Defoe has a couple of punches blocked by BK.
BK tries a body shot but Defoe blocks it.
Defoe tries to throw a body punch but BK avoids it by throwing Defoe back against the cage. BK has a couple of punches blocked by Defoe.
BK swings away with an uppercut that misses.
BK misses with a hook to the ribs.
Defoe blocking some punches.
Defoe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
BK working some nice short punches in the clinch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! BK struggles to land a body shot inside as Defoe controls his hands.
Defoe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A body shot lands from Defoe.
Defoe lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Menace Defoe clearly takes that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Defoe moves into range and clinches up with BK. A shot in the inside from Defoe. BK tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Menace Defoe has scored more points in the clinch so far. BK goes for a takedown attempt but Defoe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Defoe lands with a straight right. BK didn't see that one coming. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from BK. Defoe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Defoe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Defoe looks to score with a jab to the body but BK is just out of range. BK throws an overhand right that lands on Defoe's shoulder, as Defoe tries to avoid the shot. BK swings for the body but Defoe moves out of range.
BK is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Defoe throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. BK avoids a kick to the body.
BK moves out of range of the body kick from Defoe.
Defoe slips a straight right by BK. BK misses with a straight right. Defoe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as BK throws out the jab. BK swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. BK misses with a straight left. Defoe appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. BK avoids a lazy jab quite easily. BK avoids a kick to the body.
BK throws a head kick that misses. BK fails with the takedown and Defoe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Menace Defoe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benjamin BK. Defoe connects with a looping right hand.
Defoe looks to land a body kick but BK moved away. Defoe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. BK ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Defoe moves away. BK throws a leg kick that is checked and Defoe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. BK closes the distance and clinches up with Defoe, looking for a takedown. BK pushes Defoe against the cage but Defoe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. BK checks a leg kick. Defoe lands a leg kick that knocks BK off balance momentarily. Defoe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. BK swings widly with a right hand
and Defoe makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. BK really felt that one! Nice body kick there by Defoe. Defoe thumps BK with a low kick. BK takes a kick to the side of the head. Defoe stuffs the takedown. BK takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
BK throws a lazy uppercut
and Defoe counters with a body kick. Defoe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Defoe closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's three minutes gone in the round. BK misses with a lunging right hand
and BK takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Defoe lands with a right hand. Defoe staying out of range there. BK feints and then cracks Defoe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Defoe down. Defoe lands a leg kick that knocks BK off balance momentarily. BK misses with a body shot.
Defoe drops BK with a beautiful combination! BK stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Defoe is looking for the KO! BK throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! BK throws a body punch but Defoe moves out of range. BK throws a body punch but Defoe moves out of range. Defoe was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Defoe cracks BK with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! BK looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Defoe finish him?
Defoe throws a hook to the side of BK's head but BK sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Defoe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from BK. Defoe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from BK.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Defoe scores with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Defoe. Defoe moves out of range as BK throws a body kick.
Defoe lands a big uppercut and BK crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but BK looks OK. Defoe waves BK back to his feet! Defoe tries to bum rush BK with a series of wild strikes but BK uses good footwork to avoid the assault. BK swings for the body but Defoe moves out of range.
BK takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Defoe throws a leg kick which misses BK's front leg but catches the back leg as BK tries to avoid it. BK moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. BK throws a hook but Defoe avoids it easily. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Defoe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Defoe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. An inside leg kick lands from BK. BK pushing out the jab but it's not landing. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Menace Defoe had his way with Benjamin BK in that round. That's time! Defoe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Defoe moves out of range as BK throws a body kick.
BK lands a nice looking body shot.
BK missing with a left hand there. Defoe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. BK misses with an uppercut
letting Defoe counter with a right hand. Defoe lands a nice looking kick to the body. BK takes a step back to recover. Defoe throws a leg kick which misses BK's front leg but catches the back leg as BK tries to avoid it. Defoe tests BK's chin there with a solid looking shot. Defoe jabbing away but nothing is landing. And BK tries to counter it with a takedown but Defoe pushes his down on his head and steps out. Defoe throws a right and a left that BK avoids nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Some bone on bone action there as Defoe checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. BK lands a body shot.
BK throws a jab but it's blocked by Defoe. BK looks to land a body kick but Defoe moved away. BK throws a right hand that Defoe ducks under and follows up with a left that Defoe also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round. Defoe thows a body kick. BK tries to catch it but that hurt him. BK is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Good exchange - Defoe coming out on top. Defoe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. BK looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Defoe lands with a big left! BK is wobbled badly! Defoe comes in with a flurry of punches and drops BK to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Menace Defoe! Our winner, Menace Defoe, 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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