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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arnold Schwarzenegger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Pigman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ron Pigman will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arnold Schwarzenegger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ron Pigman!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pigman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Schwarzenegger.
Schwarzenegger moves into the clinch successfully.
Pigman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pigman has closed the distance and engaged Schwarzenegger in a clinch.
Schwarzenegger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pigman misses with a body kick.
Schwarzenegger misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pigman sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Schwarzenegger to the ground! Pigman dives into full mount looking to finish!
It looks like Arnold Schwarzenegger has been cut.
Pigman stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Schwarzenegger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pigman instigates a clinch.
Pigman keeps control of Schwarzenegger as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Schwarzenegger wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Schwarzenegger stalling in the clinch but Pigman improves position.
Pigman wants a takedown but no success here.
Pigman breaks the clinch.
Pigman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pigman forces Schwarzenegger back against the cage and clinches.
Schwarzenegger misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarzenegger tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pigman just stands there and leans against the cage.
Schwarzenegger manages to break the clinch.
Pigman knocks Schwarzenegger to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Schwarzenegger is rocked!
Schwarzenegger is looking to reverse the position.
Oh Schwarzenegger is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pigman controlling the position from side mount.
Schwarzenegger seems to have got his legs back now.
Schwarzenegger might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pigman trying to control the position but Schwarzenegger is working away.
Pigman staying calm.
Schwarzenegger manages to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pigman trying to control the pace.
Pigman trying to work for an americana but Schwarzenegger has managed to regain full guard.
Pigman passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pigman trying to control the position but Schwarzenegger is working away.
Schwarzenegger can't do much from the bottom here.
Pigman laying and praying for a moment but Schwarzenegger takes advantage and regains half guard.
Pigman looks gassed!
Pigman blocks the strikes from Schwarzenegger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzenegger trying to control but Pigman postures up.
Schwarzenegger is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Pigman stops Schwarzenegger from getting back to his feet.
Schwarzenegger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Schwarzenegger swats away the attempt to clinch by Pigman.
Schwarzenegger misses with a few strikes there.
Pigman wants to clinch but Schwarzenegger slips to the side
and Schwarzenegger counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Schwarzenegger.
Schwarzenegger could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Schwarzenegger wants to stall.
Pigman is pressed up against the cage. Schwarzenegger has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pigman down to the mat. Pigman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arnold Schwarzenegger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schwarzenegger shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Schwarzenegger showed some decent athleticism there.
Pigman wants to improve his position but Schwarzenegger is controlling well.
Pigman is trying to maintain the position but Schwarzenegger is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzenegger is keen to just control but Pigman is a slippery customer.
Pigman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pigman.
Pigman pulls Schwarzenegger in close to his closed guard and prevents Schwarzenegger from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pigman wants to sweep but no luck.
Pigman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pigman working a defensive guard here.
Schwarzenegger wanted to stand there but Pigman had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pigman has Schwarzenegger pulled in close to control his posture.
Schwarzenegger controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Pigman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arnold Schwarzenegger's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pigman misses with a two punch combination.
Schwarzenegger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pigman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Schwarzenegger misses with a jab, cross combination.
Schwarzenegger looks to throw a body kick
and Schwarzenegger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pigman shoots and misses
and Schwarzenegger counters with a shoot takedown. Pigman fights it but they end up in guard.
Pigman pulls Schwarzenegger in close to his closed guard and prevents Schwarzenegger from doing any damage or advancing position.
Schwarzenegger wants to control from the top but Pigman keeps moving.
Pigman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pigman is trying to work for a kimura but Schwarzenegger is defending well.
Schwarzenegger keeping control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pigman trying to mount his opponent but Schwarzenegger defends it.
Pigman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Schwarzenegger. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pigman prevents Schwarzenegger from standing back up.
Pigman stalling away here and it's allowed Schwarzenegger to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Pigman stopping the sweep attempt from Schwarzenegger.
Schwarzenegger trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pigman wants to control from the top but Schwarzenegger keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Pigman throws a sloppy head kick and Schwarzenegger moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Schwarzenegger looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pigman is breathing heavily.
Schwarzenegger lands a couple of digs.
Schwarzenegger is working Pigman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Schwarzenegger wants to stand but Pigman has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Pigman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pigman trying to keep a closed guard but Schwarzenegger is proving a slippery customer.
Schwarzenegger seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Schwarzenegger stands and steps away. Pigman gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Schwarzenegger fails to land with a series of punches.
Pigman misses with a two punch combination.
Pigman misses with a takedown
and Schwarzenegger counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pigman doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Pigman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pigman pulls Schwarzenegger in close to prevent any damage.
Pigman working a defensive guard here.
Pigman pulls Schwarzenegger in close to his closed guard and prevents Schwarzenegger from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pigman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schwarzenegger is one step ahead there.
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.
Pigman keeping moving, preventing Schwarzenegger from controlling successfully.
Pigman pulls Schwarzenegger in to control the position.
Pigman kicks Schwarzenegger off and gets to his feet.
Pigman scores with a kick to the body.
Schwarzenegger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Schwarzenegger drives through with a takedown into guard.
Schwarzenegger would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Schwarzenegger makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pigman keeping moving, preventing Schwarzenegger from controlling successfully.
Schwarzenegger works over Pigman with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pigman holds on and takes a little breather.
Pigman looking for a sweep. Not yet Pigman, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnold Schwarzenegger dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Arnold Schwarzenegger's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Pigman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
An inside leg kick from Pigman misses.
Pigman shoots in looking for a takedown. Schwarzenegger tries to sprawl out of it but Pigman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Schwarzenegger manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Schwarzenegger will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Arnold Schwarzenegger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schwarzenegger lands a two punch combo.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Schwarzenegger!
Pigman throws a series of punches but Schwarzenegger avoids them all with ease.
Schwarzenegger tries to clinch but Pigman moves away
and Pigman counters with a two punch combo.
A head kick by Schwarzenegger misses
so Pigman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Pigman won't allow Schwarzenegger to get back to his feet.
Pigman passes into half guard.
Pigman trying to mount his opponent but Schwarzenegger defends it.
Pigman controlling the pace.
Arnold Schwarzenegger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pigman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Schwarzenegger defends it well.
Schwarzenegger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pigman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Schwarzenegger is trying to maintain the position but Pigman is very close to passing his half guard.
Pigman wants to take a breather but Schwarzenegger is having none of it.
Schwarzenegger wants to get back to full guard.
Schwarzenegger trying to control but Pigman postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Schwarzenegger throws a sloppy head kick
and Pigman counters with a left to the body.
Schwarzenegger tries to clinch but Pigman is having none of it.
Pigman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Schwarzenegger's head backwards.
Pigman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Schwarzenegger throws a head kick but Pigman moves out of range.
Schwarzenegger shoots in for a takedown but Pigman shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arnold Schwarzenegger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schwarzenegger fails with a takedown attempt.
Pigman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Schwarzenegger.
Pigman manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Pigman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Schwarzenegger stands up over Pigman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Schwarzenegger trying to control but Pigman is working from the bottom.
Schwarzenegger pushes down on Pigman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzenegger is taking a breather. Pigman says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Pigman is trying to maintain the position but Schwarzenegger is very close to passing his half guard.
Schwarzenegger wants to pass to mount but Pigman is defending the position.
Pigman is not content to let Schwarzenegger control the position.
Pigman trying to control here.
Pigman manages to get to full guard.
Pigman has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Schwarzenegger has passed into side control.
Schwarzenegger scoring with punches and elbows.
That's four 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.
Pigman wants to control but Schwarzenegger postures up.
Pigman is trying to work for a sweep but Schwarzenegger has mounted him!
Schwarzenegger unloading with bombs!
Schwarzenegger controlling the position easily from mount.
A nice elbow there by Schwarzenegger.
Schwarzenegger tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pigman is trying to stand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pigman tries to hold on but Schwarzenegger postures up.
Schwarzenegger prevents Pigman from getting the reversal.
Pigman is squirming around, avoiding Schwarzenegger's attempts to control the action.
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 Arnold Schwarzenegger.
I think Schwarzenegger has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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