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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chatna Kuvrapali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnold Schwarzenegger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arnold Schwarzenegger is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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255 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chatna Kuvrapali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arnold Schwarzenegger!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schwarzenegger has a takedown stuffed.
Schwarzenegger throws a nice looking combination but Kuvrapali bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kuvrapali takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Schwarzenegger misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kuvrapali blocks a head kick by Schwarzenegger.
Kuvrapali avoids a kick to the body.
Kuvrapali circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kuvrapali blocks a head kick by Schwarzenegger.
Kuvrapali closes the distance looking to clinch
and Schwarzenegger counters with a left and a right that stings Kuvrapali.
Schwarzenegger misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kuvrapali moves in looking to clinch but Schwarzenegger pushes him off.
Kuvrapali tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Schwarzenegger counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kuvrapali thinking.
Kuvrapali tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Schwarzenegger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kuvrapali wants to clinch but Schwarzenegger slips to the side
and Schwarzenegger counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kuvrapali!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarzenegger punching from mount but Kuvrapali doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Kuvrapali avoids a series of strikes thrown by Schwarzenegger.
Kuvrapali wants to get back to his feet.
Kuvrapali is squirming around, avoiding Schwarzenegger's attempts to control the action.
Schwarzenegger looking to ground and pound but Kuvrapali is blocking nicely.
Kuvrapali is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kuvrapali on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kuvrapali tries to get out of the position.
Kuvrapali taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuvrapali avoids a series of strikes thrown by Schwarzenegger.
Kuvrapali is trying to stand.
Schwarzenegger tries to control but Kuvrapali wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poor strikes thrown by Schwarzenegger there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Kuvrapali's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Schwarzenegger jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kuvrapali is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kuvrapali and Schwarzenegger has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The ground and pound from Schwarzenegger seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuvrapali is pushing Schwarzenegger's head away, looking to escape. Schwarzenegger manages to hold on to the position though.
Schwarzenegger swings around for an armbar but Kuvrapali sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Schwarzenegger's guard.
Schwarzenegger throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Schwarzenegger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kuvrapali preventing the sweep.
Schwarzenegger looks gassed!
Kuvrapali stands up from Schwarzenegger's guard - Kuvrapali perhaps looking for a knockout.
Schwarzenegger wants to clinch but Kuvrapali slips to the side
and Kuvrapali counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Schwarzenegger is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kuvrapali has his takedown stuffed
and Schwarzenegger counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Schwarzenegger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzenegger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Schwarzenegger cracks Kuvrapali with a solid left hand.
Schwarzenegger prevents Kuvrapali from getting back to his feet.
Schwarzenegger trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuvrapali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schwarzenegger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuvrapali is keeping the position for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuvrapali preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnold Schwarzenegger dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kuvrapali throws a head kick but Schwarzenegger moves out of range.
Schwarzenegger shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kuvrapali shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Schwarzenegger but Schwarzenegger pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Schwarzenegger falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kuvrapali counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kuvrapali.
Kuvrapali knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Schwarzenegger on the ground.
Schwarzenegger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Schwarzenegger 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.
Schwarzenegger is breathing heavily.
Schwarzenegger scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Arnold Schwarzenegger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarzenegger wants to clinch
and Kuvrapali counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kuvrapali is looking to clinch but Schwarzenegger is avoiding it.
Kuvrapali moves in looking to clinch but Schwarzenegger pushes him off.
Chatna Kuvrapali is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schwarzenegger misses with a takedown attempt - Kuvrapali sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Schwarzenegger throws a combination that misses
and Kuvrapali holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kuvrapali gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kuvrapali creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Schwarzenegger's defenses.
Kuvrapali lands an elbow inside that Schwarzenegger shrugs off.
Kuvrapali connects with a nasty looking knee right to Schwarzenegger's face.
Kuvrapali lands a hook that snaps the head of Schwarzenegger backwards.
Kuvrapali landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kuvrapali crunches a lovely knee into Schwarzenegger's ribcage.
Kuvrapali manages to break the clinch.
Schwarzenegger tries to keep at a distance but Kuvrapali has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzenegger prevents the takedown attempt.
Kuvrapali lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Schwarzenegger takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kuvrapali drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chatna Kuvrapali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schwarzenegger looking to stall.
Schwarzenegger drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kuvrapali gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kuvrapali.
Kuvrapali drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Schwarzenegger gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Schwarzenegger can't break the clinch.
Kuvrapali using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Schwarzenegger has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Schwarzenegger is trying to break the clinch but Kuvrapali has him pressed against the cage.
Kuvrapali lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Schwarzenegger tries to score a body lock takedown but Kuvrapali shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kuvrapali unloads a knee to the mid-section. Schwarzenegger lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Schwarzenegger wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuvrapali with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kuvrapali tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Schwarzenegger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kuvrapali tries to clinch but Schwarzenegger moves away
and Schwarzenegger counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuvrapali wants to get back to his feet but Schwarzenegger drags him back down.
Schwarzenegger trying to control the position but Kuvrapali is working away.
Schwarzenegger decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Kuvrapali tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick by Schwarzenegger misses
and Kuvrapali counters with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzenegger throws a sloppy body shot
and Kuvrapali counters by clinching up.
Kuvrapali connects with a knee to the head.
Kuvrapali landing knees to the head.
Schwarzenegger wants to get back to striking at distance but Kuvrapali won't allow it.
Schwarzenegger drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kuvrapali pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kuvrapali goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kuvrapali throws a sloppy head kick
and Schwarzenegger counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kuvrapali!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuvrapali squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Schwarzenegger tries to control but Kuvrapali wriggling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schwarzenegger throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Chatna Kuvrapali will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kuvrapali's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kuvrapali darts in and clinches Schwarzenegger up against the cage.
Schwarzenegger breaks the clinch.
Schwarzenegger shoots in for a takedown but Kuvrapali shows good takedown defense.
Schwarzenegger misses with a double jab
and Kuvrapali holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kuvrapali lands a nice knee to the body.
Kuvrapali escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Schwarzenegger misses with a combination
and Kuvrapali counters by moving into the clinch.
Kuvrapali lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Schwarzenegger wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kuvrapali landing knees to the head.
Kuvrapali lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Arnold Schwarzenegger has been cut.
Kuvrapali lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kuvrapali scores with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kuvrapali scores with a knee to the head.
Kuvrapali lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kuvrapali prevents Schwarzenegger from breaking the clinch.
Schwarzenegger wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kuvrapali lands a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Schwarzenegger.
Schwarzenegger is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kuvrapali lands a damaging elbow.
Kuvrapali looking to throw knees to the head but Schwarzenegger is blocking nicely.
Schwarzenegger wants to break free but Kuvrapali has control.
Kuvrapali keeps control of Schwarzenegger as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kuvrapali gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Schwarzenegger wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kuvrapali gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kuvrapali escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kuvrapali tries to clinch but Schwarzenegger is having none of it.
Schwarzenegger missing with a left hand there. Kuvrapali was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Schwarzenegger tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kuvrapali counters with a low kick, right behind Schwarzenegger 's knee.
Kuvrapali closes the distance but Schwarzenegger moves to the side
and Schwarzenegger counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Schwarzenegger decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Schwarzenegger throws a lazy head kick
and Kuvrapali counters with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzenegger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Schwarzenegger tries to clinch but Kuvrapali moves away
and Kuvrapali counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kuvrapali with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Schwarzenegger wants to get back to striking at distance but Kuvrapali won't allow it.
Kuvrapali connects with a nasty looking knee right to Schwarzenegger's face.
Schwarzenegger is trying to break free.
Kuvrapali with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kuvrapali tries to land a knee to the head but Schwarzenegger blocks with his arms.
Schwarzenegger takes a knee right on the jaw!
Schwarzenegger can't break the clinch.
A knee to the head by Kuvrapali.
Schwarzenegger manages to break the clinch.
Kuvrapali with a hook.
Schwarzenegger takes a swing at Kuvrapali's ribcage but misses.
Kuvrapali tries to clinch but Schwarzenegger moves out of range.
Schwarzenegger misses with a double jab.
Schwarzenegger takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuvrapali closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kuvrapali throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Schwarzenegger blocks it with crossed arms.
Kuvrapali throws an elbow but it misses.
Schwarzenegger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Schwarzenegger closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kuvrapali counters with a shoot takedown. Schwarzenegger fights it but they end up in guard.
Kuvrapali wants to stand but Schwarzenegger has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Schwarzenegger has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Schwarzenegger escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kuvrapali gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzenegger is striking but Kuvrapali is not phased and passes to half guard.
Schwarzenegger makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
No luck for Kuvrapali with that takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chatna Kuvrapali showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kuvrapali 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
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