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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greg Bell (ranked 1588 p4p, 71 weight class) and Wolfgang �bensplikt (ranked 3412 p4p, 131 weight class). �bensplikt has chosen More Than Nothing as his entrance music. Wolfgang �bensplikt will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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300 lbs
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285 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Brawler
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Good wrestler
Counter fighter
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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
9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Greg Bell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wolfgang �bensplikt!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
�bensplikt wants to clinch.
�bensplikt shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but �bensplikt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
�bensplikt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, �bensplikt has managed to get both his arms back between Bell's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell is adopting a defensive guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Bell's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell looking for a sweep. Not yet Bell, not yet.
Bell is trying to control the position but �bensplikt postures up.
Bell seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bell is trying to keep �bensplikt in close.
Bell looking for a guillotine here but �bensplikt defends easily.
That's two 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.
Bell is looking for a triangle here but �bensplikt uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Bell wants to control but �bensplikt postures up.
Bell gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bell trying to hold on to �bensplikt's head to control him but �bensplikt postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bell.
�bensplikt works over Bell with some ground and pound from guard.
�bensplikt is looking to work some ground and pound but Bell has wrist control.
Bell is looking to sweep but instead, �bensplikt has passed into half guard.
Bell wants to control but �bensplikt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bell works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bell looking for submissions from the bottom but instead �bensplikt passes into half guard.
�bensplikt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bell defending well though.
Bell is looking for a sweep. �bensplikt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bell trying to control but �bensplikt postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Wolfgang �bensplikt dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
�bensplikt tries to clinch up.
�bensplikt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bell tries to clinch but �bensplikt is having none of it.
Nice sprawl there from Bell as �bensplikt shoots in.
Bell walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
�bensplikt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
�bensplikt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bell's head.
�bensplikt moves in looking to clinch but Bell pushes him off.
Greg Bell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bell takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
�bensplikt closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bell did well to prevent �bensplikt getting side control.
�bensplikt lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bell regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from �bensplikt.
�bensplikt throws an elbow that misses. Bell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in �bensplikt's guard. Nice move by Bell!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell postures up.
�bensplikt is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bell trying to control but �bensplikt is working from the bottom.
Bell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wolfgang �bensplikt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bell trying to control but �bensplikt is working from the bottom.
Bell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bell's corner is telling him to maintain position.
�bensplikt wants to stand up but Bell is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
�bensplikt is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Bell chips away with some ground and pound.
�bensplikt keeping moving, preventing Bell from controlling successfully.
Bell is really struggling to control �bensplikt but he's trying to hold on to the position.
�bensplikt is looking to stand up but Bell isn't so interested in that idea.
�bensplikt looking for a guillotine here but Bell defends easily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
�bensplikt stalks Bell and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bell's face. Bell staggers backwards, shaken.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling �bensplikt to score with a decent uppercut.
�bensplikt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
�bensplikt jabs at Bell's body.
Bell forces �bensplikt back against the cage and clinches.
Bell pulls guard.
�bensplikt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bell is keeping the position for now.
Bell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. �bensplikt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. �bensplikt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
�bensplikt distracts Bell with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bell is trying to control the position but �bensplikt postures up.
�bensplikt throwing strikes from guard but Bell blocks nicely.
�bensplikt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells �bensplikt's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
�bensplikt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Wolfgang �bensplikt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but �bensplikt swivels and escapes.
�bensplikt is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but �bensplikt manages to avoid it.
Bell shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
�bensplikt wants to sweep but Bell has passed to side control!
Bell working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
�bensplikt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell taking a breather here.
Bell trying to control the position but �bensplikt is working away.
�bensplikt is looking to regain half guard here but Bell keeps moving and retains side control.
Bell trying to control the action but �bensplikt is working from the bottom.
�bensplikt sneaks back into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
�bensplikt missing with punches from the bottom.
Bell working the head and body with strikes.
Bell prevents �bensplikt from improving his position.
�bensplikt is looking to control Bell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can �bensplikt avoid being mounted?
Bell stalling.
�bensplikt tries to get to full guard but Bell has control of the leg.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if �bensplikt can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
�bensplikt trying to control but Bell postures up.
�bensplikt is looking to improve his position.
�bensplikt wants to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bell takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
�bensplikt has Bell up against the cage in a clinch.
�bensplikt effectively controlling the action here.
�bensplikt has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bell avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bell has picked �bensplikt up - he's going for a ride! Bell dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bell wants to lay and pray for a moment but �bensplikt keeps working.
Ground and pound from Bell.
�bensplikt tries to roll over but Bell keeps him under control.
Bell has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bell breaks from �bensplikt's wrist control and lands an elbow.
It looks like Wolfgang �bensplikt has been cut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bell connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Greg Bell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bell landing strikes from the mount and �bensplikt is in trouble!
Wolfgang �bensplikt's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Wolfgang �bensplikt's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Greg Bell!
Greg Bell very nearly forgot to thank IniTech Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Wolfgang �bensplikt spoke after the fight, saying 'Congratulations.'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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