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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cannondale Trail (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arne Kjolby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kjolby has chosen Killing in the name of... as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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280 lbs
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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
18 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cannondale Trail!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arne Kjolby!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Franklyn Lucas and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Kjolby misses
and Trail cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kjolby is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kjolby tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Trail is able to avoid easily.
Trail uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kjolby.
Kjolby attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kjolby scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Cannondale Trail has been cut.
Kjolby throws a good cross that connects.
Kjolby scores with a nice strike.
Kjolby misses with a straight left.
Sloppy strikes from Kjolby. Those never looked like landing.
Trail throwing a counter right hand but Kjolby manages to avoid it.
Trail tries to close the distance and clinch but Kjolby swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Trail definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A left lands for Trail.
A swing and a miss from Trail.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kjolby manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kjolby.
No luck for Kjolby with that takedown attempt.
A shot to the liver by Kjolby. Beautiful body shot.
Some wild striking there from Kjolby.
Kjolby tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kjolby lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kjolby fails with a takedown attempt.
Kjolby works Trail's body with a nice hook.
Kjolby scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kjolby shoots in for a double leg but Trail sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cannondale Trail has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arne Kjolby.
Kjolby stuns Trail with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kjolby misses with a hook.
Kjolby scores with a body shot.
A cross from Kjolby lands.
Trail throws a shot from downtown. Kjolby moves away and avoids it.
Trail slips a straight right by Kjolby.
Kjolby misses with a wild body shot.
Trail seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Trail throws a hook to the side of Kjolby's head but Kjolby sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Trail misses with a looping right.
Kjolby tries to counter by closing the distance.
Trail feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kjolby's calf.
Trail is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kjolby looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trail controlling the position for now.
Kjolby is trying to control. Trail wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kjolby is thwarting Trail's attempts to control the position.
Trail is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kjolby's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kjolby's back!
Trail is hanging on to Kjolby's back as he tries to escape.
Kjolby rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trail prevents Kjolby from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trail seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kjolby is trying to maintain the position but Trail is very close to passing his half guard.
Kjolby blocking the ground and pound attempt from Trail.
Trail winds up and cracks Kjolby with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Trail looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kjolby with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Trail is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Trail trying to control from half guard but Kjolby is working away.
Kjolby works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kjolby has his foot on Trail's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Trail works his way back into a safe position though.
Trail working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arne Kjolby dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cannondale Trail's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Trail moves into range and clinches up with Kjolby.
Kjolby has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Trail doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Trail lands a body punch in the clinch.
Trail keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kjolby's efforts to push away.
Trail has Kjolby pressed against the cage, preventing Kjolby from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Trail doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Trail tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trail.
Kjolby can't break the clinch.
Trail lands a left hand.
Kjolby is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Trail gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Trail misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trail.
Trail prevents Kjolby from breaking the clinch.
Kjolby breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kjolby tries to keep at a distance but Trail has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kjolby pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kjolby misses with a jab, cross combination.
Trail throws a hook but Kjolby blocks it.
Kjolby now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kjolby scores with a shot to the body.
Arne Kjolby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kjolby looks to land a combination. Trail sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kjolby has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A lazy left from Trail finds it's target.
Trail moves into the clinch.
Trail struggles to land a body shot inside as Kjolby controls his hands.
Trail scores with a nice hook to the head.
Trail cracks Kjolby with a nice body shot.
Kjolby breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Trail clobbers Kjolby with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kjolby has taken the fight to the clinch.
Trail misses with a punch on the inside.
Kjolby is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kjolby wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trail lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kjolby wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right hand to the body from Trail.
Kjolby drags the fight down to the ground.
Trail won't allow Kjolby to sweep him here.
Kjolby has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Trail has passed into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trail lands a decent elbow from side control.
Trail wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kjolby keeps working.
Check out the look on Trail's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kjolby tries to buck Trail off but Trail is having none of it.
Trail working the ground and pound.
Trail works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Trail working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trail scoring with punches from side control.
Kjolby can't do much from the bottom here.
Trail grinds an elbow into Kjolby's temple.
Trail is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kjolby has escaped the position, nice work there.
Trail in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Trail laying and praying for a moment but Kjolby takes advantage and regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kjolby tries to get to full guard but Trail has control of the leg.
Trail lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kjolby trying to hold on to Trail's head to control him but Trail postures up.
Trail wants to free his trapped foot but Kjolby is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Trail not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kjolby is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Trail's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Trail's back!
Cannondale Trail overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kjolby misses with punches from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cannondale Trail dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cannondale Trail's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kjolby catches Trail with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Trail lands a jab to the head.
Kjolby slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kjolby cracks the inside of Trail's front leg.
A jab from Kjolby does it's job there.
Kjolby attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kjolby throws a body punch but Trail moves out of range.
Trail was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kjolby has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kjolby throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Trail on the side of the head.
A jab from Trail misses.
Trail tries to clinch but Kjolby moves out of range.
Trail walks into a stiff left hand from Kjolby.
Kjolby feints and then cracks Trail's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Trail down.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kjolby has Trail up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trail leaning against his opponent.
Trail doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Trail tries to work over Kjolby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Trail lands a body punch.
Kjolby tries for a takedown. No joy.
Trail prevents Kjolby from breaking the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Trail as the two fighters clinch.
Kjolby takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Trail lands a body punch.
Trail gets through Kjolby's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Trail misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Trail.
A nice right hand lands inside from Trail.
Trail lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kjolby or not.
Trail tries to work over Kjolby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Trail.
Trail lands a nice shot to the body.
Kjolby prevents a body shot from Trail.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trail can't find room to land a body shot as Kjolby controls the action.
Trail has Kjolby pressed against the cage, preventing Kjolby from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Trail misses with a punch to the body.
Trail lands a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Trail scores with a nice short uppercut.
Trail lands a body punch in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trail content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Trail scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Trail.
Trail working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Trail pushes Kjolby back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cannondale Trail has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Trail creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Trail can't find room to land a body shot as Kjolby controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Trail as the two fighters clinch.
Trail misses with a body punch.
Trail is working Kjolby over against the cage.
Kjolby blocks a body shot from Trail.
Kjolby's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trail has Kjolby pressed against the cage, preventing Kjolby from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Trail scores with a nice hook to the head.
Trail gets through Kjolby's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kjolby is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Trail.
Kjolby is still on wobbly legs! Can Trail finish him?
Trail stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hand to the body from Trail.
A short body shot lands from Trail as the two fighters clinch.
A short body shot lands from Trail as the two fighters clinch.
Trail throws a big uppercut that drops Kjolby! More strikes from Trail and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Kjolby lies dazed against the cage as Trail celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cannondale Trail!
In his post fight interview, Cannondale Trail gave a big smile as he said 'I would like to thank God for tonight, I hope my opponent is healthy. Fighting here is an honor. '.
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