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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between January Kwiecinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Knope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
17 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, January Kwiecinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Knope!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kwiecinski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Knope throws a right hand that Kwiecinski ducks under and follows up with a left that Kwiecinski also avoids with ease.
Knope scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Knope throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kwiecinski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kwiecinski blocks a low kick nicely.
Ben Knope seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Knope misses.
Kwiecinski circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kwiecinski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knope moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Knope closes the distance and clinches.
Knope lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knope misses with a punch to the body.
Knope changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kwiecinski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kwiecinski takes one to the chin there.
Kwiecinski has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Madz **21 Elite coaches** in the buildup to the fight.
Knope on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Knope throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kwiecinski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knope clinches up with Kwiecinski and pushes him back against the cage.
Knope goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knope lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kwiecinski backwards.
Knope has a couple of punches blocked by Kwiecinski.
Knope tries a body shot but Kwiecinski blocks it.
Kwiecinski tries a body shot but Knope blocks it.
Knope told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Knope pushes Kwiecinski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Knope working Kwiecinski over with knees to the body.
Knope is working Kwiecinski over against the cage.
Kwiecinski is breathing heavily.
Knope lands a body punch.
Knope is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kwiecinski takes a shot to the head.
Kwiecinski avoiding damage as Knope throws knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Knope tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knope blocks a body shot from Kwiecinski.
Knope is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kwiecinski can't break the clinch.
Knope scores with a hook to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Knope presses Kwiecinski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Knope works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Knope lands a nice shot to the body.
Knope scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knope stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Knope breaks from the clinch.
Knope has Kwiecinski up against the cage in a clinch.
Kwiecinski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Knope is defending well for now.
Knope is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Knope goes for a takedown attempt but Kwiecinski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kwiecinski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knope scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kwiecinski avoiding damage as Knope throws knees to the body.
Kwiecinski just leaning against Knope, taking a breather.
Knope looking to slow down the pace here.
Stalling in the clinch from Knope.
Knope on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knope tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knope lands a body punch.
Knope can't find room to land a body shot as Kwiecinski controls the action.
Kwiecinski landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knope misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knope has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kwiecinski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
January Kwiecinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Knope.
Kwiecinski letting Knope take a breather here.
Knope lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kwiecinski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knope is trying to maintain a safe position but Kwiecinski gets an underhook and turns Knope into the cage.
Kwiecinski prevents a body shot from Knope.
Knope is working for takedown but Kwiecinski is calmly controlling the position for now.
Knope gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kwiecinski prevents a body shot from Knope.
Kwiecinski avoids a wild elbow strike from Knope.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Knope wants a takedown but no success here.
Knope prevents a body shot from Kwiecinski.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Knope.
Knope breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Knope looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big left from Knope misses.
Knope throws a nice looking combination but Kwiecinski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kwiecinski misses with a wild body shot.
Knope motions for Kwiecinski to come forward. Knope throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kwiecinski fires out a quick counter leg kick but Knope just manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Knope dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Knope throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Knope wants to clinch up but Kwiecinski keeps it at a distance.
Knope has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knope throws a jab but it's blocked by Kwiecinski.
Knope throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kwiecinski's waist but Kwiecinski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Knope off to one side.
Kwiecinski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knope manages to avoid it.
Kwiecinski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kwiecinski throws a series of punches but Knope avoids them all with ease.
Despite the aggression on Knope's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Knope forces Kwiecinski back against the cage and clinches.
Knope has Kwiecinski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kwiecinski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Knope misses with some punches.
Kwiecinski prevents the takedown attempt.
January Kwiecinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Knope.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kwiecinski has Knope pushed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Knope - that landed with a thud.
Kwiecinski misses with a punch to the body.
Kwiecinski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Knope has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Knope lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knope tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kwiecinski's elbow.
Knope can't find room to land a body shot as Kwiecinski controls the action.
Knope tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kwiecinski's elbow.
Knope goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knope blocking some punches.
Knope tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kwiecinski's elbow.
Kwiecinski wants to stall.
Knope avoiding damage as Kwiecinski throws knees to the body.
Knope stalling the fight.
Knope's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Knope lands an overhand right.
Sloppy strikes from Knope. Those never looked like landing.
Knope missing with a left hand there. Kwiecinski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
January Kwiecinski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kwiecinski slips a straight right by Knope.
Kwiecinski seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Knope.
Knope lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knope looks up at the clock and then as Kwiecinski takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Knope smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The ground and pound from Knope seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kwiecinski is not content to let Knope control the position.
Knope working the ground and pound.
Kwiecinski is trying to get back to his feet.
Knope working the ground and pound.
Knope scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kwiecinski to see if he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knope in side control lands a decent elbow.
Knope has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Knope is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kwiecinski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Knope tries to score with some ground and pound. Kwiecinski controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kwiecinski is trying to buck Knope off.
Kwiecinski defending against the ground and pound.
Knope throwing strikes but Kwiecinski manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Knope regains half guard.
Knope throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The fighters are battling for position here. Knope manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Knope 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.
Knope trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Knope lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kwiecinski holds on and takes a little breather.
Knope cracks Kwiecinski with a solid left hand.
Knope is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Knope trying to control but Kwiecinski is working from the bottom.
Knope landing with the ground and pound.
Knope missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Knope working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Knope postures up and lands a big shot to Kwiecinski's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Knope showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Kwiecinski misses with a straight right.
Knope looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kwiecinski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Knope tries to clinch up.
Knope tries to clinch up but Kwiecinski circles away and keeps his distance.
Knope moves into the clinch.
Kwiecinski lands a knee to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Knope goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knope tries to throw a body punch but Kwiecinski avoids it by throwing Knope back against the cage.
Knope is trying to push Kwiecinski away but Kwiecinski has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Knope blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kwiecinski lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knope has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kwiecinski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Knope takes a shot to the head.
Knope tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kwiecinski avoids it.
Knope takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knope can't find room to land a body shot as Kwiecinski controls the action.
Knope misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kwiecinski misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwiecinski blocks a body shot from Knope.
Kwiecinski trying to stall but Knope improves his position.
Kwiecinski pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Knope has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kwiecinski regains guard immediately.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Kwiecinski manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Kwiecinski tries to stall but Knope uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Knope stalling the fight.
Knope lands a body shot.
Knope struggles to land a body shot inside as Kwiecinski controls his hands.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kwiecinski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Knope.
Kwiecinski using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kwiecinski using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knope tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kwiecinski's elbow.
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!
Knope struggles to land a body shot inside as Kwiecinski controls his hands.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Knope as Kwiecinski tries to tie him up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knope is leaning against Kwiecinski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short body shot lands from Knope as the two fighters clinch.
Kwiecinski prevents a body shot from Knope.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Knope displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kwiecinski up against the cage.
Knope looking to stall.
A hook to the body from Knope.
Knope misses with a punch to the body.
Kwiecinski prevents a body shot from Knope.
Knope has Kwiecinski pressed against the cage, preventing Kwiecinski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Knope doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knope is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ben Knope seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Knope holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kwiecinski misses with a punch to the body.
Knope breaks the clinch.
Knope keeps the fight on the outside.
Knope misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Kwiecinski was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kwiecinski throws a head kick but Knope moves out of range.
Kwiecinski misses with a straight right.
Knope scores with a jab to the body.
Kwiecinski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kwiecinski moves in looking to clinch but Knope pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Knope looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Knope rushes Kwiecinski and presses him up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Knope.
Knope breaks the clinch.
Kwiecinski moves out of range as Knope strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knope wants to clinch.
January Kwiecinski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knope fails to land the takedown.
January Kwiecinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Knope.
Kwiecinski dips to his left and cracks Knope with an uppercut!
Knope fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kwiecinski is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Knope moves into the clinch.
Ben Knope is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kwiecinski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down 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!
Kwiecinski missing with knees to the body.
Knope avoiding damage as Kwiecinski throws knees to the body.
Kwiecinski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Knope is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to January Kwiecinski.
Well Knope 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Knope!
A victorious Ben Knope thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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