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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Korto Grepplund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alberto Moneymaker Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moneymaker Jr is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ami Aspelund - Apinamies. Alberto Moneymaker Jr will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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182 lbs
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183 cm
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182 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Korto Grepplund!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alberto Moneymaker Jr!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grepplund defending well as Moneymaker Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Moneymaker Jr decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Grepplund blocking the ground and pound attempt from Moneymaker Jr.
The fighters are battling for position here. Grepplund manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Grepplund looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Moneymaker Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Grepplund working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Moneymaker Jr has passed into half guard!
Grepplund is looking to improve his position.
Grepplund is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Moneymaker Jr jumps into side control!
Moneymaker Jr is looking to take a break and control but Grepplund is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grepplund is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moneymaker Jr is trying to ground and pound but Grepplund uses the momentary lack of control by Moneymaker Jr to regain half guard.
Moneymaker Jr trying to mount his opponent but Grepplund defends it.
Moneymaker Jr thows a huge punch but Grepplund dodges it nicely.
Grepplund is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moneymaker Jr pulls his head out easily.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Grepplund takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Grepplund moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice takedown defense from Moneymaker Jr. No joy for Grepplund on that attempt.
Moneymaker Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Moneymaker Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Moneymaker Jr.
Grepplund takes a swing at Moneymaker Jr's ribcage but misses.
Grepplund looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Moneymaker Jr!
Moneymaker Jr tries to lock up and control but Grepplund gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Grepplund working for a submission but Moneymaker Jr is keeping him at bay.
Grepplund lands a big shot there that rocks Moneymaker Jr but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Moneymaker Jr is in all sorts of trouble here.
Grepplund is working for a guillotine from mount but Moneymaker Jr frees his head quite easily.
Grepplund is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Moneymaker Jr has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Moneymaker Jr!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moneymaker Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Grepplund keeping moving, preventing Moneymaker Jr from controlling successfully.
Moneymaker Jr controls from within his opponent's guard.
Grepplund manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Moneymaker Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
Grepplund trying to move into half guard but instead Moneymaker Jr has managed to sweep!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Moneymaker Jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Moneymaker Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Grepplund controls Moneymaker Jr momentarily but Moneymaker Jr frees himself.
Moneymaker Jr is working Grepplund over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Moneymaker Jr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Grepplund preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Moneymaker Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Grepplund is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grepplund looking for subs off his back but Moneymaker Jr has passed one foot through into half guard.
Grepplund looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alberto Moneymaker Jr dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A big right from Grepplund misses.
Moneymaker Jr with a nice cross.
Nice defenses there by Grepplund.
Moneymaker Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grepplund moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grepplund throws a hook to the side of Moneymaker Jr's head but Moneymaker Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grepplund blocks a jab.
Moneymaker Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grepplund as he jumps to the side.
Grepplund shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Moneymaker Jr manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Grepplund avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Grepplund preventing the sweep.
Moneymaker Jr is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Grepplund drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grepplund jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moneymaker Jr keeping full guard, as Grepplund tries to pass.
Moneymaker Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Moneymaker Jr is on top in guard.
Moneymaker Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Moneymaker Jr throwing strikes from guard but Grepplund blocks nicely.
Grepplund lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Moneymaker Jr!
Moneymaker Jr wants to control but Grepplund is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grepplund pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Moneymaker Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Grepplund looking to secure an arm triangle but Moneymaker Jr defends it well.
Moneymaker Jr slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Moneymaker Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.
Moneymaker Jr working for submissions but it's allowed Grepplund to get to half guard.
Moneymaker Jr is breathing heavily.
Grepplund is trying to control the action in half guard but Moneymaker Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grepplund lands strikes from half guard.
Grepplund is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Moneymaker Jr sees it coming and defends easily.
Moneymaker Jr trying to control from the bottom.
Grepplund is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Grepplund trying to control the action but Moneymaker Jr is working from the bottom.
Moneymaker Jr moves into full guard.
Moneymaker Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Moneymaker Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Grepplund wants to control from the top but Moneymaker Jr keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Grepplund avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grepplund on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Grepplund keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moneymaker Jr looks to land a left hand but Grepplund moved out of range nicely.
Grepplund throws a right and a left that Moneymaker Jr avoids nicely.
Moneymaker Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grepplund circles away quickly and effectively.
Moneymaker Jr tests Grepplund's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grepplund loads up on a big right hand but Moneymaker Jr slips the punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moneymaker Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Moneymaker Jr tries to clinch but Grepplund is having none of it.
Moneymaker Jr forces Grepplund back against the cage and clinches.
Grepplund drops down looking for an ankle pick but Moneymaker Jr pulls his leg out and moves away.
Grepplund circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alberto Moneymaker Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Moneymaker Jr wants to clinch up but Grepplund keeps it at a distance.
Moneymaker Jr fails with the takedown
and Grepplund counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moneymaker Jr closes the distance but Grepplund moves to the side
and Grepplund counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Grepplund is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Moneymaker Jr tries to hold on but Grepplund pushes him away.
Grepplund goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Moneymaker Jr is on top in guard.
Moneymaker Jr pushing down on Grepplund's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Moneymaker Jr thows a huge punch but Grepplund dodges it nicely.
Grepplund wants to improve his position but Moneymaker Jr is controlling well.
Korto Grepplund overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grepplund trying to hold on to Moneymaker Jr's head to control him but Moneymaker Jr postures up.
Grepplund is staying active underneath Moneymaker Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Grepplund is looking to improve his position.
Moneymaker Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Grepplund does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Moneymaker Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Grepplund circles away.
Moneymaker Jr tries to clinch up
and Grepplund counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Moneymaker Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Moneymaker Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grepplund throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Moneymaker Jr on the side of the head.
Moneymaker Jr digs a good hook to Grepplund's body.
Moneymaker Jr throws a series of punches but Grepplund moves out of range.
Grepplund scores with a nice strike.
A slow jab from Moneymaker Jr misses its intended target.
Moneymaker Jr thows a body shot but no joy.
Grepplund throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moneymaker Jr.
Grepplund connects with the punch.
Moneymaker Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grepplund avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Moneymaker Jr is looking to clinch but Grepplund is avoiding it.
Grepplund cracks Moneymaker Jr with an open hand slap.
Alberto Moneymaker Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grepplund scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Moneymaker Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Moneymaker Jr lands a jab to Grepplund's midsection.
Moneymaker Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Moneymaker Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Grepplund counters with a nice uppercut.
Grepplund misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moneymaker Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grepplund connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Moneymaker Jr throws a sloppy body shot
and Grepplund counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alberto Moneymaker Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grepplund throws a big shot that misses.
Grepplund scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Moneymaker Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Grepplund cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grepplund is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moneymaker Jr.
Grepplund takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Moneymaker Jr is looking to clinch but Grepplund is avoiding it.
Moneymaker Jr tries to clinch up.
Grepplund gets caught flat footed, as Moneymaker Jr shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Moneymaker Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Moneymaker Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Grepplund.
Grepplund throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Grepplund looking for a guillotine here but Moneymaker Jr defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grepplund keeping moving, preventing Moneymaker Jr from controlling successfully.
Moneymaker Jr postures up in Grepplund's guard and throws a big left but Grepplund blocks it.
Moneymaker Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Grepplund is retaining full guard.
Grepplund is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Moneymaker Jr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Grepplund's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Korto Grepplund showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Moneymaker Jr has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight for Korto Grepplund!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Alberto Moneymaker Jr!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Alberto Moneymaker Jr!
Alberto Moneymaker Jr wins by split decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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