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These cheering fans are watching the latest high energy contact sport. But this isn't boxing or cage fighting.
This is ladies arm wrestling. These tough women are battling it out to show who's got the most muscle.
Killah Bee: "I'm so pumped right now!"
This ladies arm wrestling league was set up in New York two years ago.
Competitors all have their own personas, and with names such as Killer Bee and *** Lightning, these women don't take prisoners.
Announcer: "We've been doing our wrestling here in New York City for two and a half years now, but the entire collective for ladies arm wrestling has been doing it across the United States since 2001."
Announcer: "Do we think that women should not be seen as passive, weak objects, they're just as strong as anyone else and can really put on a great show."
To strike fear into their opponents the women often show how tough they are before taking their place at the table.
Competitors are also allowed to bribe their way back into a match. Even when appear to have lost.
Announcer: "All the bets go to charity, that's how we fundraise"
Spectators bet on the women to raise money for a range of charities.
Announcer: "We've raised a little over eleven thousand dollars for non-profits here in NYC, Safe Horizons, for a number women's shelters as well as health organisations."
Announcer 2: "This year we have some really incredible wrestlers, I was really impressed by the last round."
The winner of the New York league will go on to fight other arm wrestling champs from twelve other cities.
Announcer 2: "Whoever wins tonight, we're gonna send to the national champion in DC in November."