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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arne Kjolby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kjolby kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Killing in the name of.... Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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280 lbs
24 - 14 - 0 |
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259 lbs
16 - 12 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Good kicks
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arne Kjolby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Smith!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kjolby changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Kjolby manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kjolby misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Kjolby's head but Kjolby sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith looks for the body kick but Kjolby saw that one coming.
Kjolby throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Kjolby tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Kjolby.
A head kick misses from Kjolby.
Kjolby shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arne Kjolby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Kjolby.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Kjolby uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Smith misses with a low kick as Kjolby jumps back.
Kjolby shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kjolby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Kjolby moves out of range easily.
Kjolby shoots in but no luck this time.
A big right from Smith misses.
Kjolby appears to be looking for a big counter.
Smith moves into the clinch.
Smith working aggressively here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kjolby.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kjolby fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Smith throws a hook but Kjolby blocks it.
Kjolby slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Kjolby dives in for a single leg takedown but Smith sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kjolby closes the distance looking to clinch
and Smith counters with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith closes the distance and pushes Kjolby back into the cage.
Smith lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kjolby sees it coming and defends easily.
Kjolby is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kjolby is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Smith throwing shots but Kjolby is blocking nicely.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smith looks to land a strike but Kjolby avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kjolby is keeping the position for now.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kjolby working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kjolby is keeping the position for now.
Kjolby avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith throws an elbow that misses. Kjolby uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smith's guard. Nice move by Kjolby!
Kjolby's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kjolby is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kjolby is looking to pass into half guard but Smith pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Smith is in guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kjolby swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kjolby lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Smith is trying to control the position but Kjolby postures up.
Kjolby slips nicely into half guard.
Kjolby with the ground and pound but Smith uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kjolby looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Smith dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kjolby misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kjolby shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kjolby really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kjolby closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kjolby lands in his opponent's guard.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith striking from his own guard.
Smith keeping full guard, as Kjolby tries to pass.
Johnny Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Kjolby from controlling successfully.
Smith keeping full guard, as Kjolby tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kjolby is working hard here to advance position.
Kjolby with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kjolby looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith with a nice head shot there.
Smith postures up and lands a big shot to Kjolby's brow.
Kjolby is pulling down on Smith's head to control his posture.
Smith stands up over Kjolby, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kjolby is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smith's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Kjolby is retaining full guard.
Smith throws an elbow that misses. Kjolby uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smith's guard. Nice move by Kjolby!
Kjolby trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kjolby's guard.
Smith lands a couple of digs.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Kjolby throws up his legs and catches Smith in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Smith tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Kjolby! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Arne Kjolby!
During a confident post fight interview, Arne Kjolby thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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